Papaya Thoran

Here is a simple thoran that goes well with rice. Its been ages since I’ve had this thoran. I was looking out for some different veggies to have with rice and landed right in front of this. However it tastes almost same as cabbage thoran. Papaya thoran and kachimoru is one of my fav combo for rice.

Nothing much to write about it apart from the fact that, it is made with raw papaya, which is loaded with so much of health benefits. It seems papaya aids in digestion and if you browse the net, you can see the numerous benefits it offers. Check out this & this.

Here is the recipe:

1. Papaya – 1 medium ( 2.5-3 cups), grated
2. Coconut – 1/2 -3/4 cup, scraped
   Small onion – 3, sliced finely
   Green chilly – 3-4
   Garlic – 1/2 tsp, finely chopped
   Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
   Jeera – 1/4 tsp (optional)
   Salt
3. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
   Small onion – 3, sliced finely
   Dry red chilly -2
   Coconut oil
   Curry leaves

Remove the skin & seeds of the papaya. Mix together coconut, small onion, green chilly, garlic, turmeric powder, jeera & salt, using your hands. Heat oil in a pan & crackle the mustard seeds. Add small onions, dry red chilly & curry leaves. Fry for a minute or two. Add the coconut mixture & stir for 2-3 minutes. Add grated papaya & mix well. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of water. Cover & cook on low flame for 5-7 minutes. Give a stir in between. Serve hot with rice & kachimoru.

Note: A word of caution. Eating raw papaya is not suitable for pregnant woman, as mentioned in some magazines & websites.

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