Raw Papaya

Raw Papaya - Kachha papeeta - Boppayi

Nutritional value

Raw papaya pulp contains 88% water, 11% carbohydrates, and negligible fat and protein. In a 100-g amount, papaya provides 43 kilocalories and is a significant source of vitamin C and a moderate source of folate

Culinary uses

Raw papaya can be used in making a variety of delectable preparations - from curries, halwas, dips and accompaniments to kebabs and pakoras among other preparations. It is also often used to tenderize meat.