Papaya Curry
Papaya curry is a dish that features unripe or green papaya as the main ingredient. It is a popular dish found in various cuisines, particularly in Southeast Asia and parts of India.
Ingredients
- 800 grams Green papaya (cut into cubes and cleaned properly)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 4 pieces Cardamom
- 2 pieces Cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
- 0.5 tablespoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 tablespoon Garam Masala
- 1 tablespoon Colour Red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Regular red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric
- 1 piece Dried red chili
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 piece Tomato (chopped)
- 1 piece Onion (pasted with ginger garlic)
- 2 tablespoons Ginger, garlic & onion paste
- 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Turn on the flame and heat the pan, pour the mustard oil, heat the oil to lightly fry the papaya.
- Add papaya to kadai and a pinch of salt. Give it a stir.
- Add a little turmeric. Stir and fry the papaya. Turn the gas flame to low.
- Take out the papaya from the kadai once it is lightly fried.
- Again, add some oil in the kadai.
- Heat the oil and then add the whole spices, cumin 1/5 spoon, 4 cardamom, 2 cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and dried chilies.
- Add the tomatoes and Sautee it.
- Add a pinch of salt to cook it fast.
- Add the Ginger, garlic & onion paste and stir it nicely till the raw smell goes away.
- Now add the turmeric, cumin, coriander and chilli powder and water. Medium the flame and stir it very well. Add the water when the paste is dry. Stir it very well. Cover it with a lid and wait for minutes.
- Add the papayas and stir it very well.
- Add a pinch of salt and turn the flame to low.
- Cover the lid and wait for minutes. Add some lukewarm water and let it boil. Turn the gas flame high and leave it for 15 mins.
- Add some garam masala and ghee just before you turn off the flame.
- Papaya curry is ready. Serve it with plain steamed rice, roti or naan.
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Notes
- I pick the right green papaya to make this recipe. Make sure it is firm and has a pale green skin. Remember, ripe or yellow papayas are not apt for this recipe and will affect the taste and texture of the dish adversely.
- Peel the papaya with a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler and remove the seeds properly. Marinate them with lemon juice and salt for some time to tenderize the pieces and add to the flavor as well.
- It is important to balance the flavor of the slightly tangy papaya with the perfect combination of spices. Use the ones mentioned in the ingredient list and adjust the amount according to your taste preference and heat tolerance level.
- Follow the cooking instructions properly so that you do not overcook the papaya. Whether you stir-fry them or simmer in a sauce, they will get cooked pretty fast.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Papaya Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
178
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
642
mg
28
%
Potassium
436
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
2266
IU
45
%
Vitamin C
86
mg
104
%
Calcium
67
mg
7
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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