raw papaya
In Indian cooking, raw papaya refers to unripe green papaya used as a vegetable rather than a fruit.
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In Indian cooking, raw papaya refers to unripe green papaya used as a vegetable rather than a fruit. It has a firm, starchy texture and mild flavor that absorbs spices well. Raw papaya is used in salads, curries, chutneys, and as a meat tenderizer due to its papain enzyme content. The term is standard in Indian English and common across South and Southeast Asian cuisines.
She grated raw papaya into the salad along with chili and lime for a crunchy, tangy side dish.
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(India) unripened papaya.
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