Pappali Kai Kootu Recipe | Raw Papaya Kootu
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.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- Heavy Bottomed Pan
- Mixer Grinder
- Pressure Cooker
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!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g