Raw Papaya Thoran | Green Papaya Thoran | Kaplanga Thoran

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1 nos Unripe green papaya(small) Peel off skin, take out seeds and chop into small pieces, small and firm
• 1 nos Onion (Thinly sliced
• 1 nos Garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• Curry leaves, a few
• Mustard seeds — for tempering
• 1 cup Coconut — grated
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 nos Green chillies
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp Oil

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing the delicious Green Papaya Stir Fry, first pressure cook green papaya pieces with turmeric and salt in little water (approximately 3 whistles). Or you can cook it covered in a vessel along with turmeric powder and salt, till done. Papaya pieces should not be over cooked.

2. Step 2

   Grind together coconut, garlic, green chilly and cumin to a coarse mixture. Heat the oil in a pan or a kadai. let the mustard seeds crackle and cook curry leaves.

3. Step 3

   Fry onion till golden brown.

4. Step 4

   Add green papaya pieces and coconut mixture and cook till all the water is gone.

5. Step 5

   When cooked, green papaya should neither be too soft nor too hard. The nutritious dish should be served hot with rice.the healthy and Dish with your family. Chart out this dish in your weekly menu and note that it should be prepared at least once a week.