This is a simple and easy to make thoran. Raw papaya is the main ingredient for papaya thoran. Making different curries for rice is always a challenge. I was looking out for some different veggies to have with rice and to my favour got a raw papaya from the market. However it tastes almost same as cabbage thoran.
Papaya is extremely nutritious and is a rich source of anti-oxidant nutrients such as beta-carotene (which is what gives it the orange color; green papaya does not contain this carotene), vitamin A and C and flavonoids, B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid. It offers numerous health benefits such as lowering cholesterol, aids in weight loss, boosts immunity, protection against heart disease, prevents colon cancer etc. to name a few.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Papaya, grated/ chopped
- ¾ cup Coconut, scraped
- Small onion, sliced finely
- 2 -3 Green chillies
- ½ tsp. Garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp. Turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp. Jeera or Cumin seeds
- ½ tsp. Mustard seeds
- Small onion, sliced finely
- 2 Dry red chillies
- 1 tbsp. Coconut oil
- A sprig of Curry leaves
- Salt, to taste
Method
- Remove the skin & seeds of the papaya.
- Mix together coconut, small onion, green chillies, 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.
