Name: Green Papaya Mint Soup recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1/2 of a raw papaya, chopped; 1 tbsp. oats; 1 onion, chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1" ginger, chopped; handful of mint leaves; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 bay leaf; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 tsp. coriamder-cumin powder; 3-3/12 cups water / stock; 1 tsp. lime juice; coriander leaves and mint leaves to garnish

ABOUT Green Papaya Mint Soup RECIPE

Raw Papaya is healthy as it contains vitamins, enzymes, essential nutrients and minerals. It also gives a boost to our health. On the other hand mint leaves has a cooling effect, promotes digestion and cures flatulence. Hence Combine the two to make a yummy healthy soup. This combination works just great. It is light and refreshing as a one dish meal with or without any salads.

Ingredients Serving: 3

1/2 of a raw papaya, chopped
1 tbsp. oats
1 onion, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1" ginger, chopped
handful of mint leaves
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
1 tsp. coriamder-cumin powder
3-3/12 cups water / stock
1 tsp. lime juice
coriander leaves and mint leaves to garnish

Instructions

Heat oil and saute the bay leaf, followed by the onion, ginger and garlic. Fry till they turn soft. Now add the chopped papaya, salt, turmeric powder, oats, coriander-cumin powder and the garam masala powder.
Saute for 1 minute or two till everything is well combined. Add the water / stock and the mint leaves and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. When cool, discard the bay leaf and blend into a puree.
Adjust the water according to the consistency required. Just before serving, heat through and serve, garnished with lime juice, coriander leaves and mint leaves.

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