The phrase "raw papaya" refers to a papaya fruit that is not fully ripened. It means that the papaya is still green and not yet sweet or soft. Full definition
A vegetarian version of this South East Asain Green Papaya / Raw Papaya Salad - a bowlful of this for a summer lunch is just perfect! (saffrontrail.com)
Hi Padhu, in my recent trip to northeast, i tasted raw papaya paratha. (padhuskitchen.com)
It is abundant in the enzyme «papain» which is said to breakdown protein, which is why grated raw papaya is often used as a meat tenderiser in Indian cooking. (saffrontrail.com)