Young Papaya Bites Recipe

• Cooking Time: 40 minutes

• Per Serving: (Serves 4) Calories 354.6, Proteins 99 g, Fat 6.3 g, Carbohydrates: 64.9 g

• Ingredients
  • 350 gm raw papaya
  • 250 gm whole wheat flour
  • 20 gm raisins
  • 3 gm cardamom powder
  • 25 gm roasted cashew nuts (unsalted)
  • 20 gm grated coconut
  • 45 gm jaggery powder
  • Oil and butter to grease

• Method:
  • Take the papaya and wash it properly. Cut it into two half pieces and remove the seeds and the spongy flesh under the seeds.
  • Neatly grate the papaya.
  • Take a bowl and combine flour with ½ cup lukewarm water, until it takes the shape of breadcrumbs. Cover the mixture with damp cloth for 10 minutes.
  • Add the grated papaya to the flour mixture.
  • Place the papaya mixture on a plate and cover it with a damp cloth evenly. Keep aside for sometime.
  • Break the cashewnuts roughly and mix together with raisins, coconut, cardamom powder, and jaggery powder.
  • Boil water in a double boiler and place the plate of dough on the boiler. Cook for 20-25 minutes until firm.
  • Remove the cloth and let the cake cool.
  • Cut the cake into 2” pieces and place on greased tray upside down. Spread the melted butter and the cashew nut mixture on the cake equally. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degree Fahrenheit and the delicious young papaya bites are ready to be served.