Papaya Thoran | Papaya Stirfry with coconut | SouthIndian Style Papaya Thoran


 

Papayas grow in tropical climates and are also known as papaws or pawpaws. Their sweet taste, vibrant color, and wide variety of health benefits they provide make them a popular fruit. 
The papaya, a previously exotic and rare fruit, is now available at most times of the year. The nutrients found in papaya are thought to have a range of health benefits. They may help protect against several health conditions.

The possible health benefits of consuming papaya include a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, aiding in digestion, improving blood glucose control in people with diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and improving wound healing.




Ingredients


  • raw papaya
  • coconut grated - 1cup
  • finely chopped onion 
  • dried red chilli
  • curry leaves
  • mustard seeds
  • jeera - 1/2tsp
  • garlic pods - 2
  • green chilli -2
  • turmeric powder - 1/2tsp



Procedure:


  • Finely chop raw papaya and onion
  • Start with tempering and add finely chopped papaya and onion and saute well
  • Wait until they are cooked.
  • Add water if really necessary only, or else close and cook well
  • Make a coarse mixture of grated coconut, jeera, green chilli, turmeric and garlic pods
  • Add this coarse mixture to cooked papaya
  • Combine well and wait for coconut to cook for a while
  • Papaya thoran/ Papaya Stir-fry with coconut is ready to serve
  • Enjoy!!!






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