Eggs on Papaya
This unique Parsi-style dish transforms raw papaya into a savory base that surprisingly mimics the taste and texture of potatoes. Thin, wafer-like slices of mature raw papaya are fried in ghee until tender and golden, creating a delicious bed for eggs to be cooked on top. The result is a comforting, protein-rich meal where the mild, savory flavor of the cooked papaya perfectly complements the rich, soft eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 medium Raw papaya (firm/mature) (Must be raw (green) but mature, with white flesh.)
- 3 tablespoons Ghee (Quantity estimated for frying.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste.)
- 4 large Eggs (Quantity estimated based on serving size.)
Instructions
- 1Cut the raw papaya into quarters. Peel off the skin and remove all seeds. Slice the flesh into very thin, wafer-like chips. Wash the slices thoroughly and drain.
- 2Heat the ghee in a skillet or wide pan over medium heat. Add the papaya slices and fry them well until they are tender and cooked through. Season with salt to taste.
- 3Spread the fried papaya evenly across the bottom of the pan. Crack the eggs carefully over the papaya layer (keeping yolks whole or beating them slightly as preferred). Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the egg whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking.