13 June, 2018

RAW PAPAYA/PARANGIKAAYI PALYA/SUBJI

Raw papaya contains amazing nutritional benefits. Raw papaya is packed with vitamins, enzymes and phytonutrients and is also a rich source of magnesium, potassium, vitamins A, C, E and B. Papaya in its raw form contains a lot more active enzymes than the ripe version of the fruit. The most potent enzymes it contains is papain and chymopapain. These enzymes in the raw papaya help in the breakdown of fat, proteins and carbohydrates from the food we consume. Almost throughout the year, raw papaya is available in the market here in Gurgaon. The recipe which I’m going to post today is a very simple and tasty side dish which goes well with almost everything ie… saaru anna (rasam rice), chapati, poori, roti, rotti etc.

Ingredients :

Raw/green papaya – 1 small (which yields an almost 1&1/2 cup when grated in a grater with big holes)
Grated fresh coconut – 1/2 cup (adjust)
water – sufficient to cook
Salt to taste

Others :

Oil – 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
Split Bengal gram/Kadlebele – 1 tbsp
Split black gram/uddina bele – 1/2 tbsp
Curry leaves – few
Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
Ginger, grated – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

PROCEDURE :

Rinse well, peel the skin, remove the seeds if any and grate the raw papaya
Heat oil in a pan and add in all the ingredients listed below the heading “others” an saute for a minute