Thepla with raw papaya, chicken, mango chutney. Bengaluru cook shares simple summer recipe. Foodies demand aloo paratha next

As summer temperatures rise, seasonal foods become an essential part of everyday meals, offering both flavour and comfort. Across households, people often turn to light, refreshing recipes that incorporate fresh fruits, cooling ingredients, and regional twists to beat the heat. From wholesome breakfasts to creative snacks, summer cuisine is all about balancing taste with nourishment. Traditional dishes often get reinvented with seasonal produce, making meals more vibrant and nutritious. Now, Darjeeling-born cook and food influencer, Rajshree Manger Thapa, has shared her unique summer special papaya thepla recipe, served with mango chutney, that has left foodies drooling.

Bengaluru cook’s papaya-chicken thepla recipe

In a video posted on Instagram, Rajshree, better known as Raji Didi, demonstrated the easy process of cooking the delicious meal. In the first step, the cook used grated raw papaya as the star ingredient, combining it with whole wheat flour, grated paneer for added protein, and an optional portion of minced chicken for those who prefer a heartier version.


Next, Rajshree seasoned the mixture with salt, red chilli powder, kalonji, ajwain, dhaniya powder, and freshly chopped coriander leaves, creating a flavourful dough. Using the natural moisture from the papaya, she gradually kneaded everything together, adding water only if necessary, before letting the dough rest briefly. The dough was then rolled into small theplas and cooked on a hot tawa with a little oil until perfectly golden on both sides.

Thepla-mango chutney gets thumbs-up

To complement the wholesome thepla, Rajshree also prepared a refreshing mango chutney that perfectly captured the essence of summer. She blended ripe mango with fresh coriander leaves, mint leaves, red chilli powder, and salt to create a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy accompaniment. The vibrant chutney added a burst of freshness to the dish, making it an ideal pairing for warm-weather meals.

The post was quick to grab attention. ‘Wow, very unique recipe. I will definitely try,’ admitted a user. ‘This is very tempting,’ noted another. One person asked Raji Didi to create a personalised meal chart for her so that she can meet her health goals. Meanwhile, a culinary enthusiast asked Raji Didi to prepare aloo paratha the next time.

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More about Rajshree Manger Thapa

For the unversed, Rajshree Manger Thapa moved to Bengaluru in 2023, where she has been mostly cooking food for IT professionals and startup founders, as per a report by the Deccan Herald. She launched her channel this year in February, and her videos soon reached millions, primarily because of Rajshree’s tasty and healthy home-cooked recipes, which she learned from the houses of these engineers.

Rajshree’s influencer journey kick-started with the help of Aishwarya Sunil, the founder of an advertising agency. She used to work at Aishwarya’s home as a cook and the latter spotted Rajshree’s potential as a social media star from the short cooking videos she posted on WhatsApp. At present, Rajshree enjoys over 303k followers on Instagram.