Hello Friends, you are all heartily welcome in Blasta Food Recipes. Friends, raw papaya (kacha papita) contains many nutritious elements which are very essential for our body. Guys, it is difficult to eat raw papaya as is, so it is eaten as a vegetable (sabji). So friends, today we have brought for you the raw papaya recipe. Kacha papita ki sabji is not only full of nutritious elements but is also very tasty to eat. So whenever you take a healthy diet, do include raw papaya (kacha papita) in your diet.
So guys, let’s move on to our raw papaya recipe (kacha papita recipe) and learn how to make raw papaya (raw papaya sabji) at home in easy steps.
MAKE TASTY KACHA PAPITA KI SABJI
(RAW PAPAYA RECIPE) IN JUST 10 STEPS
Ingredients
- Raw Papaya- ½ Kg
- Gram Flour (Besan)- 1 Cup
- Onion- 2 Medium Size
- Tomato- 1 Medium Size
- Carom Seeds (Ajwain)- 1 Tbsp
- Red Chilli Powder- 1 ½ Tbsp
- Turmeric Powder- 2 Tbsp
- Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder)- 1 Tbsp
- Coriander Powder- 2 Tbsp
- Salt- 2 Tbsp
- Green Chillies (Hari Mirchi)- 2-3 Fine Chopped
- Garlic (Lehsun)- 8-9 Pieces
- Ginger (Adrak)- 2 Inch
- Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- 1 Tbsp
- Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)- 2 Leaves
- Cloves (Laung)- 3-4 Pieces
- Oil- 1 Cup
- Water- 2 Glasses
STEP-1
Preparing and Cooking Raw Papaya in the Pressure Cooker
To make kacha papita ki sabji (raw papaya sabji), we will first wash the raw papaya thoroughly, peel it and cut it into medium size pieces. Now when our raw papaya is cut, we will put it in a pressure cooker and cook it till 2 whistles come. Guys, here we will add one tablespoon of salt in the pressure cooker along with raw papaya.
STEP-2
Preparing Pakoras and Masala for Kacha Papita Ki Sabji
Friends, now till the time we get a whistle in our raw papaya sabji, we will make pakoras to put in the kacha papita ki sabji. And at the same time, we will also prepare the ingredients to make the masala for the raw papaya sabji. Friends, pakoras taste very delicious in any papaya vegetable, so definitely make and put it.
STEP-3
Preparing Pakora Batter & Masala for Raw Papaya Sabji
So to make pakoras, first of all we will put 1 cup gram flour in a bowl and then add 1 tbsp carom seeds, 1 tbsp coriander powder, ½ tbsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp turmeric powder and then add little water and make a smooth paste. So now the gram flour paste is ready for making pakoras. Now to make the masala for kacha papita ki sabji, we will take 2 medium size onions, 1 medium size tomato, 2-3 fine chopped green chillies, 7-8 pieces of garlic and 1 small piece of ginger. Friends, here we have chopped the onion and tomatoes and have coarsely ground the ginger and garlic.
STEP-4
Frying the Gram Flour Pakoras for Kacha Papita Ki Sabji
Friends, now we will put a pan on the gas and put about a cup of oil in it. Now as soon as the oil gets hot, we will make small round balls of ground flour pakoras. Friends, when our pakoras are ready, we will take them out on a plate and keep them aside.
STEP-5
Tempering with Spices and Frying Ginger-Garlic Paste
Now we will let 2-3 tbsp oil remain in the pan and take out the rest of the oil and keep it in a separate container. Now we will add cumin seeds and also add bay leaves and 4 cloves. Friends, now after seasoning, we will add ginger garlic paste and fry till it becomes golden brown.
STEP-6
Sauteing Green Chillies, Onions, and Tomatoes
Friends, now our ginger garlic has turned golden brown, so now we will put green chillies in it and then after about 2-3 minutes we will put onions in it and cook them well till they also turn golden brown. Friends, now our onions have also turned golden brown, so we will put tomatoes in it and cook them well. To make the tomatoes ripen quickly you can put half tbsp salt on the tomatoes; this will make the tomatoes ripen quickly.
STEP-7
Adding Spices to Enhance the Taste of Raw Papaya Sabji
Friends, now when our tomatoes are cooked well, we will add 1 Tablespoon Turmeric Powder, 1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder, 1 Tbsp Coriander Powder and 1 Tablespoon Red Chilli Powder in it. Friends, you can add more or less spices as per your taste. Now we will not add salt here at all because we added one tablespoon of salt while boiling raw papaya. If there is less salt in the vegetable, you can add it later as well.
STEP-8
Cooking the Spices with Water to Prevent Burning
Friends, to ensure that the spices do not burn, we will add half a cup of water in the spices and while stirring well with a ladle, we will cook the spices on almost medium to low flame for 3-4 minutes.
STEP-9
Mixing Cooked Papaya and Pakoras with Spices
Now as soon as our spices are cooked well, we will add papaya and pakoras into it and while mixing it with the spices, we will cook it well on medium flame for 5-7 minutes and then turn off the gas flame.
STEP-10
Serving the Delicious Kacha Papita Sabji (Raw Papaya Sabji)
Friends, now our hot kacha papita ki sabji (raw papaya sabji) is ready to serve. You can serve it with chapati or rice. It is as tasty to eat as it looks. So friends, you must try raw papaya sabji at home as per our raw papaya recipe and do let us know in the comments how you liked our raw papaya recipe.
SECRET TIPS:
- Friends, gram flour pakoras enhance the taste of raw papaya sabji, so whenever you make kacha papita ki sabji, make sure to make gram flour pakoras.
Recipe Summary
Nutritional Information
FAQS:
1. What is kacha papita ki sabji (raw papaya sabji), and why is it beneficial?
Kacha papita ki sabji (raw papaya sabji) is a nutritious dish made from unripe papaya. It is full of essential nutrients, aids digestion, and is a great addition to a healthy diet.
2. What are the ingredients in the raw papaya recipe?
The main ingredients in the raw papaya recipe are raw papaya, gram flour (besan), onion, tomato, carom seeds (ajwain), red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder (jeera powder), coriander powder, salt, green chillies (hari mirchi), garlic (lehsun), ginger (adrak), cumin seeds (jeera), bay leaves (tej patta), cloves (laung), oil and water.
3. Why do we add gram flour pakoras to raw papaya sabji (kacha papita ki sabji)?
Gram flour pakoras enhance the taste of raw papaya sabji (kacha papita ki sabji), making it more delicious. The pakoras absorb the spices well and add a unique and good taste to the dish.
4. Can I adjust the spices in the raw papaya recipe?
Absolutely! You can modify the amount of red chili powder, salt, and other spices according to your taste in the raw papaya recipe.
5. What can I serve with kacha papita ki sabji?
Kacha papita ki sabji (raw papaya sabji) pairs well with chapati, paratha, or steamed rice.
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