Pappaya is a very common fruit something you can find in the yard of almost every house in Kerala. But when you are away from home… you miss all these garden fresh items.
Papaya has many nutritional values. Very tasty as a fruit as such.. but things are different here at home, I donno why my kids don’t like the taste of ripe papaya, same with my husband also.. they don’t enjoy it the way I enjoy the fruit. So instead of waiting for the papaya to go ripe, I usually cook the green papaya. You can make a variety of dishes- curries, salads and so on.. and the easiest one is Thoran.
Thoran is a dry dish traditionally made of a finely chopped vegetables and fresh coconut and spices, tempered with that touch of coconut oil. This popular and common dish is usually prepared to be eaten along with rice. You can make thoran out of any vegetable.
The interesting fact is unlike the fruit, papaya thoran is very much in demand here. They love this , especially my boys… both father and son enjoys this thoran.
There’s nothing much to write about the recipe, its that simple, easy. tasty and healthy. :) … sharing my version of Papaya Thoran
Papaya has many nutritional values. Very tasty as a fruit as such.. but things are different here at home, I donno why my kids don’t like the taste of ripe papaya, same with my husband also.. they don’t enjoy it the way I enjoy the fruit. So instead of waiting for the papaya to go ripe, I usually cook the green papaya. You can make a variety of dishes- curries, salads and so on.. and the easiest one is Thoran.
Thoran is a dry dish traditionally made of a finely chopped vegetables and fresh coconut and spices, tempered with that touch of coconut oil. This popular and common dish is usually prepared to be eaten along with rice. You can make thoran out of any vegetable.
The interesting fact is unlike the fruit, papaya thoran is very much in demand here. They love this , especially my boys… both father and son enjoys this thoran.
There’s nothing much to write about the recipe, its that simple, easy. tasty and healthy. :) … sharing my version of Papaya Thoran
Ingredients:-
Green papaya - 1 ½ cups , (Grated or finely chopped )
Coconut - 1/4 cup , grated
Green Chili - 2
small Onion – 4-5 , chopped
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt
Oil - 1 tbsp
Coconut - 1/4 cup , grated
Green Chili - 2
small Onion – 4-5 , chopped
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves
Salt
Oil - 1 tbsp
Method
Peal the skin and grate the papaya.
Crush the coconut , green chilies , turmeric and cumin seeds.
Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds allow it to pop Add small onions and cook till translucent.
Add curry leaves. Add the crushed coconut mixture. Mix well and stir fry for sometime.
Add the grated papaya and mix well and cook it covered in low flame for 4-5 min. add salt and mix well. Open the lid and stir cook it for another few minutes. Remove from the stove. Papaya thoran is ready to be served.
Crush the coconut , green chilies , turmeric and cumin seeds.
Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds allow it to pop Add small onions and cook till translucent.
Add curry leaves. Add the crushed coconut mixture. Mix well and stir fry for sometime.
Add the grated papaya and mix well and cook it covered in low flame for 4-5 min. add salt and mix well. Open the lid and stir cook it for another few minutes. Remove from the stove. Papaya thoran is ready to be served.
