First things first - how are Raw Papayas to taste. Raw Papayas, when cooked as Indian vegetable, are similar to ripe pumpkin - pleasantly sweet and tender. When had uncooked in salad, they're slightly tangy just like desi cucumbers. While Papayas are rich in Vitamins C & A, folate, potassium, and magnesium, they contain a unique enzyme called Papain which aids in digestion and is anti-inflammatory.