Paratha To Halwa: 8 Dishes Made With Papaya

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

November 16th, 2023

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There's no denying the fact that papaya is one of the most nutritious fruits. This bright orange fruit is a regular at most of our breakfast tables. Papayas goes into making a variety of delectable preparations - from curries, halwas, dips and accompaniments to kebabs and pakoras among other preparations. Here are 7 dishes made with papaya.

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Papaya Kebabs

Experience the brilliant pairing of shredded potatoes and papayas worked into delicate kebabs with zingy plum chutney atop.

Santula

An Oriya special, this savoury curry is cooked with the goodness of papayas, potatoes and brinjal, doused in milk and indigenous spices.

Papita Ke Halwa

A delectable Indian dessert whipped by combining papaya with walnuts, ghee and cardamom.This can be a delicious Indian dessert to serve at a party.

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Dalma

Straight from the local kitchens of Odisha comes this easy-to-cook preparation. Split chickpeas are cooked along with potatoes, papaya and a host of spices.

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Som Tam

Presenting the iconic Thai raw papaya salad spiked with the flavours of roasted peanuts, lime juice, palm sugar, cherry tomatoes and garlic.

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Papaya Barfi

The traditional barfi gets a fruity punch. Papayas are teamed with khoya, sugar and aromatics to be rolled into delicious barfis.

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Papaya Thoran

Absolutely healthy, Papaya Thoran is packed with flavors and is stir-fried with coconut and green chilies and can be enjoyed as a light meal option.

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Papaya Paratha

Here's something new for all of those who love parathas. Parathas stuffed with papaya and a variety of spices is sure to excite the taste buds!

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