Raw Papaya Thoran | Green Papaya Thoran | Kaplanga Thoran

Raw Papaya Thoran finds a significant place in the lunch of a typical Malayalee. Green Papaya thoran is a popular, healthy and traditional styled dish in Kerala Cuisine. This is an easy to prepare dish requiring minimum ingredients. Raw Papaya Thoran is a nutritious and delightful dish originating from the southern part of India, mainly Kerala. The fruit is quite popular for its health benefits and vibrant colors. Green Papaya Thoran centres around use of green or raw papaya, which is firm and unripe in texture. For preparing the Thoran dish, the raw papaya is peeped and chopped into thin pieces. You can also grate the raw papaya. The chopped papaya pieces are combined with a mixture of flavorful ingredients and cooked with an aromatic crushed coconut mixture. The ingredients are sauteed in coconut oil until the aromatic flavors are released and blended together harmoniously. Kaplanga Thoran tastes best with a bowl of hot rice for noon day meals.

The coconut mixture add a creamy touch and texture to the dish with a slightness sweetness while the mustard seeds required for tempering adds a subtle tangy flavor. The green chillies provide a soothing and gentle heat that can be adjusted as per personal preferences. Curry leaves help in infusing a distinct aroma to the dish. Papaya is a tropical fruit blessed with a wide range of health benefits. It is rich in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and other essential nutrients. Green Papaya contains an enzyme called ‘papain’ that is known for its digestive properties. Papaya is good for those with diabetics, it lowers cholesterol and increases immunity. You can explore a well detailed recipe of Raw Papaya Thoran recipe here that can be easily prepared at home. Chart out the papaya thoran dish in your menu.

Raw Papaya Thoran | Green Papaya Thoran | Kaplanga Thoran

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Kerala

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 1 no Unripe green papaya(small) Peel off skin, take out seeds and chop into small pieces, small and firm
• 1 no Onion (Thinly sliced)
• 1 no. Garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• Curry leaves Few
• Mustard seeds for tempering
• 1 cup Grated Coconut
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 nos. Green chillies
• Salt As reqd
• 1 tbsp Oil

Instructions

 

• 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.
• Grind together coconut, garlic, green chilly and cumin to a coarse mixture. Heat oil in a pan or a kadai. Splutter mustard seeds and saute curry leaves.
• Fry onion till golden brown in color.
• Add green papaya pieces and coconut mixture and cook till all the water is gone.
• :- When cooked, green papaya should neither be too soft nor too hard. The nutritious dish should be served hot with rice. Enjoy the healthy and tasty dish with your family. Chart out this dish in your weekly menu and note that it should be prepared at least once a week.

Notes

You can visit this link for a healthy side dish that goes well with rice Cheera Thoran. You can also check this link Kerala Chena Mezhukkupuratti. 

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