Kaplanga Thoran | Papaya Thoran
Kaplanga Thoran or Papaya Thoran finds a significant place in the lunch menu of a typical Malayalee. Without Thoran dishes a lunch is incomplete. Kaplanga Thoran is unique and special with chopped papaya pieces blended with a aromatic coconut mixture. Kaplanga Thoran tastes best with a bowl of hot rice. Kaplanga is nutritious, rich in vital nutrients and aids digestion. You can explore a well illustrated Kaplanga (Papaya) Thoran here that can be simply prepared at home.
Servings Prep Time
3people 15minutes
Servings Prep Time
3people 15minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. For preparing Kappalanga(Papaya) Thoran, first remove the outer skin and the seeds inside the papaya.
  2. Clean it well and finely chop it.
  3. :- You can also grate it.
  4. Pound grated coconut, green chillies, turmeric powder, cumin seeds and garlic in a mixer bowl.
  5. Mix the above with the finely chopped papaya and salt.
  6. Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.
  7. Splutter mustard seeds and saute dry red chillies, rice and curry leaves.
  8. Add the papaya-coconut mixture and mix well.
  9. Cover and cook in a low flame.
  10. Stir occasionally.
  11. After 2 to 3 minutes, remove the lid and stir well.
  12. Continue to cook, till Kaplanga Thoran is done.
  13. Kaplanga Thoran, a nutritious side dish is ready.