Raw Papaya Stir Fry | Kaplanga Thoran
The rich culinary heritage of South India through Raw Papaya Stir Fry, a dish celebrated for its vibrant flavors and nutritional benefits.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 nos Papaya medium
- 1/4 Of Coconut
- 4 nos Green chillies
- 4 nos Garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 3 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Salt, to taste
- Curry leaves, a few
- 2 tbsp Plain rice
- 2 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Kappalanga(Papaya) Thoran, first remove the outer skin and the seeds inside the papaya.
Step 2
Clean it well and finely chop it.
Step 3
You can also grate it.
Step 4
Pound grated coconut, green chillies, turmeric powder, cumin seeds and garlic in a mixer bowl.
Step 5
Mix the above with the finely chopped papaya and salt.
Step 6
Pour oil into a pan and heat it or a kadai.
Step 7
Let the mustard seeds crackle and cook dry red chillies, rice and curry leaves.
Step 8
Add the papaya-coconut mixture and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 9
Put the lid on and cook in a low flame.
Step 10
Give it a stir now and then.
Step 11
After 2 to 3 minutes, remove the lid and give it a good stir.
Step 12
Continue to cook, till Kaplanga Thoran is done.
Step 13
Kaplanga Thoran, a nutritious side dish is ready.
Tip
Grated coconut goes in last and cooks just long enough to warm through. Overcooking makes it chewy instead of soft.
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