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Jackfruit is a healthy fruit with no fat but high energy. It contains high amount of nutrients, is an antioxidant and good for eye sight. It strengthens immune function and protects from flu, cold and infections. Diabetic people can enjoy this fruit making sure to add some physical activity.
INGREDIENTS
- Raw jackfruit/chakka chopped 1-2 cups
- Tomatoes 2
- Turmeric 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala powder 1 tsp
- Coconut oil 1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
FOR WET GRIND
- Shallots 3-4
- Onion medium 1
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Coconut grated 2 tbsp
- Garlic 3-4
- Coriander powder 2 tsp
- Red dry chill 2-4
METHOD
Heat coconut oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat , add dry red chillies, cumin seeds and roughly chopped shallots and onions.
Saute till onion turns golden brown. Add coriander powder and saute for a minute,don’t burn it. Add freshly grated coconut and on low heat sauté till coconut also turns golden brown. Turn off the fire. Add garlic to it. Let it cool down.
Add little water and blend it in a blender into a smooth paste. Keep the masala aside.
Take a small pressure cooker, add chopped raw jack fruit, chopped tomato, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, masala(ground paste), required salt and enough water to cook the jackfruit. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the jackfruit is cooked.
Serve as an accompaniment with idli/dosa/iddiyappam/rice.
