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Let's begin with the recipe of raw papaya salad. Start by peeling 500 gms of raw papaya.
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Raw papaya is firm and tastes mild.
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Scoop out the seeds and grate the papaya into thin, fine shreds on a box grater or in a food processor.
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Chop one medium onion, one medium tomato, one green chilli, and a few fresh coriander leaves.
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Add some fresh coriander leaves to bring all the flavours together.
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These chopped vegetables are mixed well with the grated papaya for the perfect harmony of textures and tastes.
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Mix the grated papaya, chopped onion, tomato, green chilli, and coriander leaves in a large bowl. Raw, crispy, and stringy, the papaya creates an ideal background for the explosion of colours and flavours from other vegetables and herbs.
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Once all your ingredients are in the bowl, you season this salad.
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Add one Tsp of chaat masala, a zesty and fragrant spice mix that includes ingredients such as cumin, coriander, and dried mango powder.
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This brings a strong, punchy flavour to the relatively mild raw papaya. Also, add 1/2 Tsp of black salt, with an intense flavour that is slightly sulfurous, which people use in Indian salads and snacks for its unique flavour.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add all the spices and mix well so that the seasonings coat all the ingredients evenly.
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Squeeze a lemon over the salad and then mix again.
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Not only does the lemon juice refresh the flavours, but it also slightly softens the raw papaya, making it a much more enjoyable salad.
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Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes in the fridge to let the flavours bind.
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Garnish the raw papaya salad with roasted peanuts before serving.
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The recipe for Raw Papaya Salad is ready to serve! This is a simple yet delicious dish that can be taken as a light snack, a side dish, and also as a cold refreshing appetiser.
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This combination of crunchy, soft, and smooth textures with spicy, tangy, and savoury flavours makes this a delight to eat for any occasion.