Raw Papaya Salad (Gujarati Style)

Raw Papaya Salad (Gujarati Style)

This green papaya salad, also known as "som tam", is popular the world over, and when you taste it you'll know why. Green papaya salad is a beautifully unique and flavor-filled dish that will make a great impression. It's also easy to make, low-calorie, and very nutritious.

Ingredients:

1 Big Raw Papaya (Peeled and Grated)

1 tbsp. Lemon Juice

2 tbsp. Crushed Peanuts (optional)

1 tsp. Oil, Asafetida

1 tsp. Mustard Seeds

1 Green Chili Chopped (Optional)

1 tsp. Turmeric Powder

1 tbsp. Sugar

Coriander Leaves (Finely Chopped)

Salt to Taste

Method:

1. Heat Oil in a Pan and add Mustard Seeds and Asafetida. Allow Spluttering. Add Crushed     Peanuts.

2. Add Green Chili and Grated Papaya.

3. Then add Sugar, Turmeric, Lemon Juice and Coriander Leaves.

4. Let it cool.

5. You should use it on the same day. If refrigerated can be stored for one day. It could be       used as Salad with yellow dhokla or khandvi or as any Side Dish.