RAW PAPAYA SALAD

I never believed raw papayas could ever be used in a salad, let alone such a tasty and flavourful one.

I tasted this salad first at Palithana Tirth .We ordered a thali in which this salad was served as a side dish. It was really delicious and left an indelible impression{on my tongue } So when I saw raw papaya in the market, I bought it and made this dish.

Raw papayas are very commonly used in Thai cuisine.This is a slightly Indianised version.

INGREDIENTS:
Grated papaya- 1 cup ( roughly from half too small papaya)
Roasted peanuts- 2 tablespoon
Green chilies (finely chopped)- 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander (finely chopped)- 2 tablespoons

FOR DRESSING: 
Olive oil- 2 tablespoons
Lemon juice- 1 tablespoon ( from half lemon)
Salt- to taste
Roasted jeera (cumin) powder- 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper- 1/2 teaspoon
Roasted sesame (til) seeds- 2 teaspoons

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take finely grated raw papaya in a bowl. You can either thinly cut papaya or use a grater, you can squeeze and remove excess water, but I used it as it is. Place it in the deep fridge for 5 to 10 minutes so that they firm up.
2. In a small bowl prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic. roasted jeera (cumin) powder, salt, and black pepper. Keep the dressing aside.
3. Lightly dry roast sesame seeds, keep aside.
4. Take out the papaya bowl from freezer, toss in coarsely crushed roasted peanuts, finely chopped green chilies, chopped coriander.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the papaya, mix well.
6. Transfer it to a serving bowl, sprinkle sesame seeds and serve chilled.

 

NOTES:

• You can pep up the taste by adding fine juliennes of colored peppers or cherry tomatoes, though I highly recommend not to do so, the raw papaya tastes great as is!

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