Kofta To Ghonto, 10 Raw Papaya Recipes From Across India

By Shreya Goswami

Summer is the season when households across India dig deep to create raw papaya delicacies from their culinary kitties. Here are some of the best regional raw papaya recipes you should try this summer.

Papita Paratha

These Punjabi parathas are made with grated raw papayas, chillies and mild spices.

Pepe Ghonto

Lentil wadis and prawns are often added to this Bengali staple dish to add some crunch.

Boppayi Kura

Also known as Pachi Boppayi Kura, this recipe from Andhra Pradesh is topped with peanuts and sesame seeds.

Papita Sambharo

A staple side dish with Gujarati farsaan, this one is a spicy dish between a chutney and a dip.

Pappali Kai Kootu

This dish from Tamil Nadu is packed with coconut, moong dal, urad dal and chillies.

Papita Halwa

A vrat staple in North India, this one is both nutritious and delicious, apart from being sattvik.

Amita Khar

A traditional Assamese starter, this one is tempered with panch phoran and green chillies.

Omakka Thoran

Cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, pearl onions and coconut, this Kerala dish is delicious.

Papita Kofta

The vegetarian version of a Mughal favourite, this North Indian dish is a must-have for feasts.

Papita Kheer

Another sattvik sweet dish from North India, this one is also a good option for diabetics.