Papaya Fritters

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Papaya can be eaten when unripe (green) or ripe (yellow-orange), hot or cold and as a vegetable or dessert. A slightly unripe papaya, whose skin is greenish-yellow or greenish-orange is best for making Papaya Fritters.

Makes: 8 fritters
Nutrition: 104 calories, 3 grams fat, 28 milligrams cholesterol and 214 milligrams sodium per fritter.

Ingredients:

* 1 cup self-rising flour
* 1 cup milk
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 tablespoons sugar
* 1 cup papaya, peeled and cut into cubes
* Oil, for deep fat frying

Method:
Combine flour, milk, egg and sugar. Then, stir in papaya. Do not use an electric mixer and do not over mix. Drop by teaspoonfuls into hot oil.
Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Fritters can also be cooked on a grill, similar to a pancake. Serve hot as a snack or side dish for a meal.