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Papaya Peanut and Capsicum Salad, Raw Papaya Peanut Salad

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papaya peanut and capsicum salad recipe | raw papaya peanut salad | healthy Indian papaya vegetable salad is a healthy addition to a meal, which can also be enjoyed as a healthy snack in between meals. Learn how to make raw papaya peanut salad.

To make papaya peanut and capsicum salad, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and toss well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve chilled.

Raw papaya has a mind-blowing crunch that can easily outdo other choices like cucumber and even carrots! Its mildly sweet flavour is also a delight to savour, especially when it is combined with appropriate ingredients like crunchy peanuts, spicy capsicum and tangy tomatoes to whip up a healthy bowl like raw papaya peanut salad.

Lemon juice and coriander add to the excitement, resulting in a fun-packed healthy Indian papaya vegetable salad! This salad fits well in Thai as well as Indian cuisine menu and can be included in a weight watchers, diabetic as well as heart patient’s diet. However, we suggest they skip the use of sugar.

This papaya peanut and capsicum salad comes with numerous benefits too! Firstly, the raw papaya itself is rich in antioxidants like papain which reduce inflammation in the body. It is also enriched with fibre which helps to relieve constipation. The peanuts are a source of healthy fats, while the olive oil has MUFA (mono unsaturated fatty acids) which can exhibit heart protecting benefits.

Tips for papaya peanut and capsicum salad. 1. Add 1/4 tsp powdered sugar. You can increase the sugar if you want it sweeter.

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what is papaya peanut and capsicum salad made off?

what is papaya peanut and capsicum salad made off? raw papaya peanut salad is made from cheap and easily available ingredients in India such as 2 1/2 cups raw papaya peeled and cut into juliennes, 1/2 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts, 3/4 cup sliced coloured capsicum, 1/2 cup thinly sliced tomatoes, 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp powdered sugar and 1 tbsp lemon juice. See below image of ingredients of papaya peanut and capsicum salad.

how to shred green raw papaya?

This is what raw green papaya looks like.
Wash it and peel. You can use a grater or knife. Note that first chop a small part off the front of the papaya off and with that rub it on the area where you cut it from. This is to prevent the raw papaya from turning black.
Shred the papaya into short thin strips ( juliennes) using a juliennes peeler. We don't want too long strips as they are difficult to eat. You can also grate it if you wish to.

Keep aside.

benefits of raw papaya

Raw papaya is picked when it is unripe and thus it has more enzymes than the ripe papaya. Its enzyme papain acts as an antioxidant and helps protect the heart. This enzyme is also known and aid in digestion. It is known as a laxative and helps to relieve constipation. It helps to cleanse our body, reduce the toxin level and delays the onset of ageing. It is exceptionally a good source of vitamin A – a nutrient which is necessary for good vision and a glowing skin. With plentiful of vitamin C, raw papaya is an immune boosting vegetable too. Being low on calorie count, it is a boon for weight watchers. Its phytochemicals compounds possess anti-inflammatory properties.
Raw papaya is picked when it is unripe and thus it has more enzymes than the ripe papaya. Its enzyme papain acts as an antioxidant and helps protect the heart. This enzyme is also known and aid in digestion. It is known as a laxative and helps to relieve constipation. It helps to cleanse our body, reduce the toxin level and delays the onset of ageing. It is exceptionally a good source of vitamin A – a nutrient which is necessary for good vision and a glowing skin. With plentiful of vitamin C, raw papaya is an immune boosting vegetable too. Being low on calorie count, it is a boon for weight watchers. Its phytochemicals compounds possess anti-inflammatory properties.

how to roast and crush peanuts?

This is what raw peanuts look like.
Place raw peanuts on a tava as we are going to roast them.

Roast your peanuts till they are darkish brown in colour.
Cool and remove the skin by rubbing your hands over the peanuts.
Coarsely crush the peanuts in a mortar and pestle.
Keep aside. Your roasted and coarsely ground peanuts are ready to use in the salad.

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making papaya peanut and capsicum salad

To make papaya peanut and capsicum salad recipe | raw papaya peanut salad | healthy Indian papaya vegetable salad | in a bowl put 2 1/2 cups raw papaya peeled and cut into juliennes.

Add 1/2 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts.
Add 3/4 cup sliced coloured capsicum.
Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced tomatoes.
Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
Add 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).

Add 1 tbsp olive oil.
Add 1/4 tsp powdered sugar. You can increase the sugar if you want it sweeter.
Add 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Add salt to taste. We added 3/4 tsp salt.
Mix well and chill for 30 minutes.

Put papaya peanut and capsicum salad | raw papaya peanut salad | healthy Indian papaya vegetable salad | in a serving bowl.
Serve papaya peanut and capsicum salad | raw papaya peanut salad | healthy Indian papaya vegetable salad | chilled.

tips for papaya peanut and capsicum salad

Add 1/4 tsp powdered sugar. You can increase the sugar if you want it sweeter.

health benefits of papaya peanut and capsicum salad

Papaya Peanut and Capsicum Salad – an antioxidant boost.
The enzyme papain in raw papaya, vitamin C and capsaicin in capsicum and lycopene and vitamin A in tomatoes all help in reducing the oxidative effect and thus protecting the organs.

These antioxidants also help to boost immunity and prevent the onset of diseases.
The olive has heart protecting benefits.
Diabetics, heart patients and weight watchers can relish this salad minus the use of sugar.