Vegetarian melt in mouth Raw Papaya Kebabs made in Air Fryer.
RAW PAPAYA KEBABS are the popular Indian Vegetarian Snacks served at parties or relished during tea time. These kebabs are soft melt with a CREAMY SURPRISE!! at the center and made with minimum oil. Air frying these yummy soft and melt in mouth kebabs make it perfect choice for those looking for healthy snack options for their parties or get togethers.
Papaya is one of those ingredients that can be consumed as veggies (raw/unripe) and as fruit (ripe).You can add raw papaya in salads, make curries ( Raw Papaya Curry North Indian Style), chutneys (Raw Papaya Chutney) or as filling in stuffed parathas. And use in making cutlets or kebabs.
If your folks especially kids don't like raw papaya and then you can try these melt in mouth kebabs.
Reasons to try out these delicious Raw Papaya Kebabs as these are--
- Gluten-free,
- Vegan Friendly(check ingredients and notes in recipe card ),
- Made with minimum oil,
- perfect for all age groups,
- make it for fasting days(checkout notes in recipe card)
- Serve at parties and get togethers.
What are Kebabs
Kebabs are snacks of bite or a bit bigger than bite size, traditionally made with various meats grilled in ovens and tandoors or pan grilled /cooked. It has melt in mouth texture. Served with various chutneys and salads like Kachumber or simple spiced onion rings. Kebabs are believed to be originated in Turkey but now are famous all around the world. Now there are kebabs for vegetarians and vegans which can be made with various plant based or dairy proteins (as a substitute for meat) and vegetables and various spices.
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Ingredients for Raw Papaya Kebabs
Raw Papaya- It is the star ingredient of the recipe. Use fresh papaya with green skin with no wrinkles.
Potatoes- Boiled potatoes add texture and structure to these kebabs. If you avoid potatoes in your diet (like Jains), you can use sweet potatoes instead.
Chickpea Flour- To bind the ingredients together and add a meaty texture to kebabs. In case you run short of chickpea flour, you can add oats flour/roasted black chickpea flour(sattu) or flax meal.
Herbs- Fresh Ginger, Green Chillies and Cilantro/Fresh Coriander.
Spices- Cumin powder, Coriander Powder, Amchur/Dry Mango powder, Red Chilli Powder, Salt as per taste and oil.
Others- Cream Cheese, Basil Pesto
Vegans can opt for DAIRY FREE CREAM CHEESE or YOGURT.
To add some zing to these kebabs I added creamy cream cheese and basil pesto filling in the center. My mom used to add filling of thick yogurt with green chutney in kebabs she made. I had a tub of cream cheese in my refrigerator so thought why not use it in my kebabs and see how it tastes. Since I didn't had green chutney, so I add my homemade basil pesto. I love using basil pesto and have made these yumm Paneer tikkas using it.
My kids and hubby loved this variation and so I am putting here in the recipe for all of you to try out.
It is totally optional. Instead of cream cheese you can use greek yogurt or hung curd or totally skip the filling.
Instead of Basil Pesto, you can add mint and cilantro chutney(not watery) or simply add chopped fresh coriander/cilantro and mint leaves.
How to make Raw Papaya Kebabs
will update the step wise method pics and video soon
- Boil Potatoes.
- Prepare cream cheese and pesto filling.
- Wash and peel papaya.
- Grate Papaya finely. Use your food processor or manually do it using a mandoline. do not thickly grate papaya, it will spoil the texture of kebabs.
- Squeeze out extra water from grated papaya.
- Completely cool the boiled potatoes.
- Now take a mixing bowl, add grated papaya, mashed potatoes and add all the spices in it.
- Add 1 tbsp of oil.
- Mix everything nicely.
- Now take small portions, flatten it on your palm, add a tsp of cream cheese filling. (This is OPTIONAL)
- Seal the edges nicely. there should not be any cracks, else filling will ooze out.
- Make all the kebabs in the same way.
- Brush with oil. Arrange in air fryer frying basket.
- Air Fry at 180C or 200 F for 15 mins.
- Serve warm with chutney of your choice or cream cheese and pesto dip.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these kebabs with chutney (Coriander and Mint Chutney, Roasted Bell Pepper and Garlic Chutney) of your choice or some creamy dip ( Creamy Spinach and Mint dip, Vegan-friendly Avocado and Mint dip)
Storing Raw Papaya Kebabs
These kebabs stay good for 2-3 days when refrigerated, and a week in freezer. I never stored more than that so can't comment if these stay good for a longer time. Reheat the frozen kebabs in air fryer/oven directly without thawing.
You can reheat these on skillet or griddle also, but you will have to watch it so that it doesn't burn. Oven and air fryer makes the work so easy and fuss free.
So do try these delicious melt in mouth Vegetarian Kebabs made in Air Fryer. You can also bake these for 15-20 mins, at 180C /200F.
Recipe Card
Vegetarian Raw Papaya Kebabs (Air Fryer)
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Pressure Cooker to boil potatoes
- Food Processor/Mandoline to grate Papaya
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1½ Cups Grated Raw Papaya 1 medium sized papaya
- 2 Boiled Potatoes medium sized
- 1/4 Cup Chickpea Flour/Besan
- 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander finely chopped
- 1-2 tsp Fresh Ginger grated
- 1-2 Green Chillies(optional) finely chopped
Spices
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- ½-1 tsp Red Chilli Powder/Paprika
- ½-1 tsp Dry Mango Powder/Amchur
- 1 tsp Salt or as per taste
- 2-3 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes.
- Prepare cream cheese and pesto filling.
- Wash and peel papaya.
- Grate Papaya finely. Use your food processor or manually do it using a mandoline. Papaya should be finely grated as thickly grated papaya will spoil the texture of these kebabs.
- Squeeze out extra water from grated papaya.
- Once potatoes are boiled, cool it completely and then peel and mash it.
- Now take a mixing bowl, add grated papaya, mashed potatoes and add all the spices in it.
- Add 1 tbsp of oil. Mix everything nicely.
- Now take small portions, flatten it on your palm, add a tsp of cream cheese filling. (This is OPTIONAL).
- Seal the edges nicely. there should not be any cracks, else filling will ooze out.
- Make all the kebabs in the same way. Brush with oil. Arrange in air fryer frying basket.
- Air Fry at 180C or 200 F for 15 mins.
- Serve warm with chutney of your choice or cream cheese and pesto dip.
To bake
- You can also bake these for 15-20 mins, at 180C /200F.
Shallow Frying on Pan/Griddle
- Heat a griddle or pan on medium heat, add about 2-3 tbsp oil, cook kebabs from both the sides till golden brown.
Notes
Do make this delicious Kashmiri Aloo at home for your special occasions or days when you abstain from onion and garlic in your meals. It is a perfect for serving at parties or for days when you run out of veggies.. Also, it is a low oil recipe with minimum spices..so all age group people can enjoy it.
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Narmadha
No one can guess the raw papaya in kebabs. I love to hide such interesting ingredients when making for kids. Bookmarking to try this out for weekend brunch.
Swati
Thanks Narmadha.. do try and give your feedback
Meera Girdhar
Never tried Raw papaya in kebabs. This recipe looks so inviting. Such an innovative recipe with crispy top and creamy inside. will surely gone try this during Navratri .
Swati
Thanks Meera!!
Priya Vj
This kabab is a house of surprises swati... loved every aspect of it. Never imagined raw papaya going into a kabab...simply outstanding!! Next is the gooey and juicy pesto filling...how i wish,I could lay my hands on these luscious kababs right away
Swati
Thanks Priya!!
Sasmita Sahoo
Raw Papaya Kebabs looks so tempting here swaty !! use of an air-fryer here is so guiltfree idea..a lovely and innovative kebab here
Swati
Yes air fryer makes the snacks guilt free..
Jayashree T.Rao
Lovely kebab recipe with raw papaya. They look so healthy as they are air fried too. Would love to make these sometime Swati.
preethi'scuisine
Raw Papaya kebab looks brilliant. Absolutely irresistible Kebabs and a royal treat for all kebab lovers. It is raining kebabs here. Would love to try your recipe soon.
Anu Kollon
These raw papaya kababs are so unique and look absolutely delicious. This looks like the best way to use up raw papayas. Bookmarking to try it.
Vasusvegkitchen
Air fried, cream cheesey raw papaya kebabs looks very tempting. Can you please pass some kebabs, loved your idea of using raw papaya to prepare kebabs and idea of cream cheese stuffing.
Poonam Bachhav
I make paratha with raw papaya and they taste yumm..now that I have your recipe, can't wait to make Kebab using raw papaya. Airfryer version making it all the more nutritious and guilt-free!
Mayuri Patel
Swaty what a twist to the traditional dahi kababs, using cream cheese. With pesto the raw papaya kebabs must have tasted so good. Wish I could make these right away but where I am at the moment, raw papaya is a 'luxury' item. To think that in Mombasa and India it is available in abundance. Adding yogurt and using farali flour these kebabs can easily be prepared for fasting day.
Swati
Thank you Mayuriji..do try these whenever you get fresh raw papaya at your place..
Renu
A delicious way to enjoy raw papaya. I like that it uses simple everyday kitchen pantry ingredients and you have a delicious dish ready. Awesome share.
Swati
Thanks Renu!!
Sujata Roy
What an excellent recipe Swaty. Green papaya Kabab with cream cheese filling sounds so healthy and mouthwatering. I would love to try it soon.
Swati
Thanks Sujataji!! Do try these, will wait for your feedback.
Seema Sriram
How can I say no to airfried, low oil, kebabs with raw papaya!! I love to use raw papaya all the time and it is easy for me to find them in the Asian market as well. So this one is for me.
Preeti Shridhar
Wow Swati! Never heard of kababs with raw papaya. Cream cheese and pesto stuffing instead of yogurt is a brilliant idea. I am so excited to try it very soon.
Swati
Do try these Raw Papaya Kebabs.. you will surely love it.
Shobha Keshwani
What a lovely and innovative idea of using raw papaya to make kababs. These look so healthy and tasty. I could gobble up a few with a nice spicy sauce.
Swati
Thank you Shobhaji!!
Kalyani
that's a winner Swati - never imagined RAW PAPAYA as an ingredient in a kebab, and how!! this is simply one of the finest kebab ideas I have seen in a long time.. can't wait to try....