RAW PAPAYA PORIYAL

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Yields: 4

Ingredients

Raw Papaya slightly orange colour
Grated coconut- 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon urad dal
3 red chillies, few curry leaves
5 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Method

Remove the skin of papaya and grate like carrot
In a pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and season mustard, garlic, chillies, cumin, urad dal and curry leaves
Add the grated papaya, salt and cook covered on low flame for 15 min
Garnish with grated coconut and switch off the stove.. healthy sidedish ready

HEALTH BENEFITS

1. The papaya is a tropical fruit high in vitamins C and A, along with fiber and healthy plant compounds. 2. Papaya has powerful antioxidant effects. This may reduce oxidative stress and lower the risk of several diseases. 3. Early research suggests that the antioxidants in papaya may reduce cancer risk and perhaps even slow the progression of cancer. 4.Papaya’s high vitamin C and lycopene content can improve heart health and may reduce the risk of heart disease. 5.Chronic inflammation is at the root of many diseases. Papayas are very high in carotenoids that can reduce inflammation. 6.Papaya has been shown to improve constipation and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. 7.The powerful antioxidants in papaya can help your skin recover from sun damage and may defend against wrinkling.

May 5, 2017

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RAW PAPAYA PORIYAL