Raw Papaya (Pappali kai) is one of the most nutritious and fiber rich fruit. From antioxidants to vitamins and minerals, benefits of raw papaya can beat the goodness of many tropical fruits. Such a healthy fruit should be included in our day to day diet. We can make many interesting recipes with Raw Papaya. We can make thokku(Pickle), halwa, poriyal, kootu and many more interesting recipes with raw papaya. This Pappali kai kootu tastes more similar to Chow chow kootu. We can relish this kootu with Vatha kuzhambu, Sambar or Kara Kuzhambu.
Health benefits of Raw Papaya:
- Raw papaya can help you cleanse your body and improve digestion.
- It is beneficial in respiratory infection, throat infection or any other body inflammations, including menstrual cramps.
- Raw papaya is loaded with fibre and allows you to get rid of the toxins in the body which prevents constipation.
- It can help you deal with acne, blemishes, and even pigmentation.
- Serves as building blocks for new cells.
Tips for making Pappali Kai Kootu:
- If the raw papaya is very tender, we can cook directly in a pan. If we wanted to make it fast, then we can pressure cook along with moong dal.
- While grinding ,we can add 1-2 tablespoon of curd and make it like mor kootu.
- If we want to make spicy kootu, we can fry bengal gram, coriander seeds, red chili and then grind it with grated coconut.
- Coconut oil always give more flavor to kootu.
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Pappali Kai Kootu Recipe | Raw Papaya Kootu
Equipments Needed
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
- Mixer Grinder
- Pressure Cooker
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 180kcal
Fresh green papaya is a very nutritious fruit. We can make pickle, poriyal or kootu with raw papaya. With coconut flavor along with protein rich moong dal, this Pappali kai kootu is a delicious accompaniment for Sambar, Vatha kuzhambu etc. Learn here how to make this kootu with step by step pictures and instructions.
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Ingredients
- ½ no Green Papaya
- 3 tablespoon Moong dal
- 1 Pinch Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
For Grinding
- ¼ Cup Grated Coconut
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 nos Green Chili
For Tempering
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Split Urad Dal
- 1 no Red Chili
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
Cooking Papaya & Dal
- Wash and peel the green papaya. Discard the seeds and chop the raw papaya into medium size cubes. Take the papaya cubes in a vessel. Add moong dal, pinch of turmeric and salt. Add 1 cup of water.
- Pressure cook the papaya and moong dal for 3-4 whistles.
Grinding
- Take grated coconut, cumin seeds and green chili in a mixer jar.
- Grind it to smooth paste.
Tempering
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Next, add split urad dal and fry till light golden. Then, add red chili and curry leaves. Give a mix.
Finishing Kootu
- To the pan, add the cooked raw papaya with moong dal.
- Also add ground coconut spice paste. Give everything a good mix.
- Keep in flame till it starts to boil and thn switch off the flame.
Serving
- Serve the delicious Pappali Kai Kootu with Vathakuzhambu or sambar!
Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Pappali Kai Kootu Recipe | Raw Papaya Kootu
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 180
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Protein 9g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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INSTRUCTIONS WITH STEP BY STEP PICTURES:
COOKING PAPAYA & DAL
- Wash and peel the green papaya. Discard the seeds and chop the raw papaya into medium size cubes. Take the papaya cubes in a vessel. Add moong dal, pinch of turmeric and salt. Add 1 cup of water.
- Pressure cook the papaya and moong dal for 3-4 whistles.
GRINDING
- Take grated coconut, cumin seeds and green chili in a mixer jar.
- Grind it to smooth paste.
TEMPERING
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Next, add split urad dal and fry till light golden. Then, add red chili and curry leaves. Give a mix.
FINISHING KOOTU
- To the pan, add the cooked raw papaya with moong dal.
- Also add ground coconut spice paste. Give everything a good mix.
- Keep in flame till it starts to boil and thn switch off the flame.
SERVING
- Serve the delicious Pappali Kai Kootu with Vathakuzhambu or sambar!
