Green Papaya Curry
This Green Papaya Curry is so incredibly delicious! Chunks of green papaya are cooked in a flavorful aromatic coconut curry sauce.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds green papaya or 4 cups chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or use 1/2 cup of coconut milk to saute with
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 stalks green onion chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper Optional or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Cut the papaya in half lengthwise, using a sharp knife peel the thin green skin off the papaya,
- Scoop out the white immature seeds (optional). Cut the papaya into approximately 1/2 inch cubes. Set aside
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, green onion, thyme, and cook for a minute stirring.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Stir in the papaya cubes to coat. Add coconut milk, water, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the curry to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 25-30 minutes, mash some of the papayas.
- Serve with cooked brown rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1757IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg