Raw Papaya Curry ( Kacche Papite ki Curry)

             Raw Papaya Curry (Kacche Papite ki Curry)

  This curry is loaded with taste,color,texture and nutrients. I tried my hands for the first time on this spice and veggie combo and it came out perfect on my expectations. So, try this and enjoy this delicacy.

Green papayas have higher papain, a protein-digesting enzyme, concentration than ripe ones. The papain along with other enzymes and phytonutrients help improve digestion.

 Green papaya has a compound that helps improve lactation in new mothers. It is well known for this purpose in traditional alternative medicine.

 In a study published in The British Journal of Nutrition raw papaya was found to have the greatest amount of carotenoids compared to tomatoes and carrots.  Carotenoids act as health nutrients for the body. They help give the immune system a natural boost.Some carotenoids are converted by the body to vitamin A, which is essential for vision, growth, and development.

 With their extensive list of health benefits, you can see that unripe papaya are a miracle fruit.

I cooked this curry in sarson ka masala which is also known as "Thanda Masala". In this,no garam masala is used and the gravy is finger-licking!

Ingredients:

1. Raw papaya-1 cup (cut into cubes)
2. Onion-1/2
3. Garlic-5-6 cloves
4. Yellow mustard seeds-1 tsp.
5. Red chilli powder-2 tsp.
6. Coriander powder-1 tsp.
7. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
8. Salt
9. Fenugreek seeds-1/2 + 1/2 tsp. divided
10. Tomato-2
11. Water-1 glass
12. Mustard oil-2+4 tbsp. (you can use vegetable oil too if you want)
13. Amchoor Whole-4 pieces

  

Procedure:

• Heat 2 tsp. oil in a pan and throw 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds or methi dana.
• When brown,add cubed papaya.
• On medium heat,fry this till a nice color is deposited on them, don't burn them please.
• Grind mustard seeds in a grinder first, then add onion-garlic and make a smooth paste with the help of a little water.
• Heat oil in a kadai and throw remaining methi dana.
• Add masala when brown, also add all the dry spices mentioned.
• Add chopped tomatoes and salt.
• Cover and cook till oil starts separating.
• Add fried papaya and stir for a minute.
• Add water and cover and cook till done.
• Serve with Arhar ki dal and rice.
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