Papaya Khar An Authentic Assamese Stew

Papaya Khar: An Authentic Assamese Stew

Dec 11, 2023

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INGREDIENTS : 1 tspn fenugreek 1 tblspn chopped garlic 1/2 tblspn chopped ginger 1 large onion sliced 2 bay leaves 1/2 tspn turmeric 2-3 chillies Salt as per taste 1 tablespoon of mustard oil 350 gms cubed raw green papaya

Feast mode

Initially, bay leaves and fenugreek seeds are sifted into a vessel with heated oil until they crackle. 

Feast mode

Good eats

Slices of onions are sauteed until translucent, followed by the addition of a paste made from chopped ginger and garlic. The mixture is cooked until done.

Good eats

Delicious delights

Papaya cubes are then added to the spice mixture and stirred until the spices blend with the papaya.

Delicious delights

Savor the flavour

Salt, an optional pinch of turmeric, and chillies are added, and the mixture is stirred and covered for 2-3 minutes.

Savor the flavour

Taste the happiness

Finally, 3/4th cup of Khar and 2 cups of warm water are added and simmered until the papaya softens.

Bon appétit!

Bon appetit

Taste the happiness Finally, 3/4th cup of Khar and 2 cups of warm water are added and simmered until the papaya softens.