6 Delicious Dishes You Can Prepare With Raw Papaya

By Nikita Toppo

March 20, 2024

Due to its unique flavour profile and delightful crunch, raw papaya is a versatile ingredient for various dishes. It is also rich in various nutrients including vitamin A, C and bioactive compounds.

Green Papaya Salad

Made from chopped papaya, carrots, onion, lime juice, garlic and chillies, this spicy and refreshing salad is perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Green Papaya Fries

Made from unripe papaya, paprika, red chilli powder, salt and black pepper, it is best served with ketchup or mayonnaise.

Raw Papaya Curry

Also known as boppayakaya kura, this Andhra-style curry is prepared from raw papaya cooked with ground roasted peanuts, curry leaves, grated coconut, mustard seeds and sesame powder.

Raw Papaya Halwa

Prepared with green papaya, sugar and ghee, this green dessert is healthy along with being delicious.

Raw Papaya Poriyal

This stir-fry dish is made with unripe papaya and coconut along with the tempering of coconut oil, mustard seeds and urad dal.

Sambharo

This is a tangy and flavourful Gujarati side dish is made with raw papaya, mustard seeds, lemon juice, curry leaves, and a few spices. It is best served with fafda and dhokla.