Kerala Green Papaya Avial Kootan | Paccha Papaya Avial
This is the recipe for Green Papaya Avial (Paccha Papaya Avial Kootan), a variation of the traditiona Kerala Avial made with unripe Papaya.
Ingredients
- 250 Gms Green Papaya
- 1/3 Cup Grated Coconut
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/4 Cup Thick Curd
- Curry Leaves, A Few
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
Making the Coconut Paste
- Grind the grated coconut, green chillies and cumin with just a little water to form a coarse paste.
- Set aside.
Preparing the Papaya
- Peel the papaya and cut into 4 pieces.
- Discard any seeds.
- Scrape off the white layer on the inside.
- Cut into 1" cubes.
- Add the Papaya pieces about 1/2 litre water, salt and turmeric.
- Cook covered till the Papaya is transparent and just done. If you cut with a knife, it should be firm but go through the piece.
- If there is excess water, drain it out.
Putting Together the Green Papaya Avial
- Turn the heat to low.
- Add the curry leaves, coconut paste and coconut oil to the cooked papaya pieces.
- Mix well.
- Add the dahi and salt (if required) to the Avial.
- Mix well.
- Add just a little water, if the Avial is dry.
- Cook over low flame for 3-5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and cover.
- Let the Green Papaya Avial Kootan rest for about 10 minutes.
- Serve with hot steamed rice!