Batido de Papaya ( Colombian Papaya Smoothie)

Papaya smoothie is a very healthy summer drink. Unfortunately it is not tasty enough for some people especially kids of all ages. Colombians have made a solution for this. They add vanilla essence to dilute the flavor of papaya. A definite try out for you this hot summer season.

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Recipe Cuisine : International / Colombia| Recipe Category: Smoothie

Preparation Time: 10 mins | Serves : 1

Ingredients:

Papaya pieces	1/2 cup
Boiled cold milk	1 cup
Sugar	3-4 tbsp
Vanilla essence	½ tsp
Cardamom Powder	A pinch
Ice Cubes	1 cup

1. Peel the skin of the papaya and remove the seeds from it. Then cut it into small cubes. Now take ½ cup of papaya cubes for this recipe.

2. Grind papaya, sugar and ice cubes into fine paste.

3. Then add milk, essence and cardamom powder. Grind them well and strain using the juice strainer. 

     Yummy papaya milkshake is ready.

Note:

1. Add milk only when you are about to serve, otherwise it will become after short period of time.

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Papaya Mango Juice

Those who don’t like papaya juice mix it with mango is good way to make them consume papaya. The juice will be as good as pure mango juice and papaya will not drastically saying the taste.

Click HERE to view Papaya Jam, Papaya Juice, Papaya Paratha and Papaya Halwa recipes.

Recipe Cuisine : South Indian | Recipe Category: Juice

Preparation Time: 10 mins  |  Yields: 3-4 cups

Ingredients:

Papaya Pieces	1 cup
Mango Pieces	1 cup
Sugar	As needed
Water	As required

Procedure:

1. Wash and remove the skin and seeds of the papaya. Then cut it into small cubes and keep it aside.

2. Wash and remove the skin of the mango. Cut the flesh from the mango and chop them into small pieces.

3. Add equal amount of papaya and mango pieces in a mixie jar.

4. Then add sugar and grind them into fine paste. Add little water if needed.

5. Now strain the juice using the juice strainer and add enough water to bring the paste into juice consistency.

   Serve it at room temperature or refrigerate and serve.

Wow yummy and healthy juice is ready !

Note:

1. Adjust the sugar level according to your taste and fruits taste.

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Papaya Juice / Pappali Juice

Papaya fruit is a super food full of goodness and healthy nutrients. But unfortunately it will be the last fruit most people would like to have directly like my hubby. Papaya juice is the best way to make them have papaya.

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1. Papaya Orange Jam

2. Papaya Halwa

Ingredients:

Ripe Papaya (small size)	1
Sugar or Honey	1 tbsp
Water	As required

Procedure:

1. Remove the skin and seeds of the papaya.  Cut it into small cubes.

2. Add  the papaya cubes and sugar in a mixie jar.

3. Grind them into a smooth paste. Then add little water and again grind them into a fine paste.

4. Strain this mixture using the juice strainer. Then add enough water to bring it into juice consistency.

5. Healthy juice is ready to serve. You can chill it in a refrigerator or have it immediately.

Note:

1. Addition of water level is your choice.

2. Instead of sugar you can add honey or brown sugar or palm sugar.

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Papaya Halwa | Halwa Recipes

     Eventhough papaya is a very very healthy fruit, many people hate it and does not like to have it. Papaya halwa is a very good way to make them have papaya. The good thing is the papaya taste comes down and halwa taste nominates.  My kid and family loved it and its a must try dish.

Check out my Papaya-Orange Jam also here.

Check out my other Halwa Recipes:

1. Corn Flour Halwa

2. Wheat Flour Halwa

3. Bread Halwa

4. Milk Halwa

5. Carrot Halwa

6. Apple Halwa

Recipe Cuisine :  Indian | Recipe Category: Dessert

Preparation Time: 5 mins  | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Yields : 3/4 cup

Ingredients:

Papaya Puree	1 ½ cup
Milk	¾ cup
Sugar	¾ cup
Corn Flour	1 tbsp
Cardamom Pods	3
Cashew Nuts	15
Ghee	2 tbsp

Procedure:

Preparation Procedure:

1. Remove the skin and seeds of the papaya. Then cut it into small cubes. Grind them into a very fine paste using the mixie without water.

2. Take 1 tbsp of corn flour in a small bowl and add 3 tbsp of water. Leave it for 1 min and mix them well without lumps.

3. Chop the Cashew nuts into small pieces or use as it is.

4. Powder the cardamom pods and keep it aside.

Cooking Procedure:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in pan, fry the cashew nuts till they turns into golden color. Take them out from the pan and keep it aside.

2. In the same pan add the papaya puree. Saute till raw smell goes off and till it becomes thick.

3. Now add the boiled milk (after it is cool down) and mix them well. Cook it in a medium flame till the mixture becomes thick.

4. Now add the corn flour mixture (from step 2 in preparation procedure) and mix them immediately for 2 mins.

5. Then add the sugar and cardamom pods. Mix them well, now the mixture becomes dilute.

6. So cook till the mixture becomes thick and till the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Stir them occasionally.

7. Finally add 1 tbsp of ghee and fried cashew nuts. Mix them well and switch off the flame.

Allow it to cool down and serve. Otherwise serve it hot. Tasty and healthy Papaya halwa is ready.

Note:

1. Adjust the sugar level depending upon the sweetness of papaya.

2. Corn flour gives glossy look for the halwa.

3. Use cardamom powder instead of cardamom pods.

4. Grind the papaya into a fine paste is very important. Otherwise the halwa will have lumps.

5. You can store and using it for one week using the refrigerator. You can use this for 3 days at room temperature.

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