4 Amazing Papaya Recipes You Need to Try!

Introduction

Let’s Fall in Love with Papaya: Easy, Delicious Recipes You’ll Crave

Ready to mix things up in the kitchen? Today, we’re spotlighting the incredibly flavorful and versatile papaya. If you’re thinking of papaya only as a tropical snack, you’re in for a treat—it’s a powerhouse ingredient that can level up smoothies, stir fries, and even desserts!

Imagine waking up to a creamy papaya-banana smoothie, just the thing to kickstart your day. Or maybe you’re in the mood for a Sweet & Spicy Papaya Stir-Fry for lunch, packed with the perfect blend of heat and sweetness? And for those who have a sweet tooth, we’ve got Papaya Bars—perfectly soft, tangy, and satisfying. These recipes are all about taking papaya from simple to spectacular in just a few easy steps.

So, grab your apron, and let’s bring a little taste of the tropics into your kitchen. Ready

Papaya Recipes

Here are a few delicious and easy papaya recipes you can try at home:

Papaya-Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 small ripe banana, peeled and sliced
• ½ ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Sweet & Spicy Raw Papaya Moongphali Ki Sabzi

Ingredients:

• 300 grams raw papaya, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 inch ginger, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder)
• 1 teaspoon jaggery, crushed
• 2 teaspoons raw peanuts, pounded
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and fennel seeds.
2. Add chopped onion, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until golden brown.
3. Add the raw papaya cubes and stir well.
4. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, amchur, and jaggery. Mix well.
5. Cook until the papaya is tender.
6. Add pounded peanuts and salt. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Serve hot with paratha or rice.

Papaya Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup very cold unsalted butter, diced
• ½ cup white granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup red papaya puree (from a red papaya that weighed about 1.5 pounds)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
4. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, papaya puree, eggs, lemon juice, and honey.
6. Pour over the baked crust and return to the oven.
7. Bake for an additional 20–25 minutes or until set.
8. Let cool.

Papaya-Banana Smoothie

Start your day with this refreshing and creamy smoothie packed with nutrients from papaya and banana.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 small ripe banana, peeled and sliced
• ½ ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass, serve, and enjoy!

Sweet & Spicy Raw Papaya with Peanuts (Moongphali Ki Sabzi)

This dish brings a unique blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors to the table. It’s great with rice or parathas.

Ingredients:

• 300 grams raw papaya, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-inch ginger, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder)
• 1 teaspoon jaggery, crushed
• 2 teaspoons raw peanuts, pounded
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard and fennel seeds, and let them crackle.
2. Add chopped onion, ginger, and garlic, then sauté until golden brown.
3. Add the raw papaya cubes and stir well.
4. Mix in red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, amchur, and jaggery. Stir until well combined.
5. Cook until the papaya softens.
6. Add pounded peanuts and salt. Stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Serve hot with paratha or rice.

Papaya Dessert Bars

These sweet and tangy papaya bars are a delightful treat and are easy to bake.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup very cold unsalted butter, diced
• ½ cup white granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup red papaya puree (from a ripe red papaya)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and brown sugar. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
4. In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, flour, papaya puree, eggs, lemon juice, and honey.
5. Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for another 20–25 minutes, until set.
6. Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Tropical Papaya Salad

Add a burst of tropical flavors to your meal with this refreshing papaya salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 cup chopped pineapple
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine papaya, pineapple, and cucumber in a large bowl.
2. Add chopped mint leaves, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Serve chilled as a side or enjoy as a refreshing snack!
4. These recipes are a fantastic way to explore the vibrant taste of papaya and enjoy its health benefits. Have you tried any of these recipes before? Let us know your favorite ways to enjoy papaya!
5. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into bars and serve.

These recipes are a great way to enjoy the tropical flavor of papaya in different forms. Have you tried any of these, or do you have a favorite papaya recipe?