Raw Papaya Kachumber , Green Papaya and Pomegranate Relish
Raw papaya Kachumber /A sweet and sour, green papaya and pomegranate relish is an specialty from Gujarat.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 cup Green Papaya
- 1/2 cup Dried Pomegranate seeds powder/anardana powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder / Haldi Powder
- 1.5 tsp Sugar / Chini
- 1.5 tsp Lemon Juice optional
- 1 tsp Salt
Tadka/ Waghar
- 1.5 tbsp Refined Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds / Rai *
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida / Hing powder
- 3 Green chilies/Hari Mirch chopped
- 8 Curry Leaves / Kadi Patta
Instructions
- Peel the papaya, remove the white seeds and then grate it with the help of a thick grater.
- Heat oil in a pan and then add the mustard seeds. Once the seeds start crackling add asafoetida, chopped green chilies and curry leaves, and sauté.
- Add turmeric and grated papaya and sauté for approx. 1 minute on medium heat.
- Now add the salt, sugar and lemon juice, mix and sauté for a minute (be careful not to overcook the papaya).
- Take the pan off the heat and then mix pomegranate seeds.
- Serve hot or cold.
- Serving Suggestions – Serve as a relish, pickle or salad.
- Variation:
- You may substitute pomegranate seeds with roasted and coarsely crushed salted peanuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 908IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.5mg