The tender raw jackfruits are a delight, to make into curries and eat. Raw Jackfruits start arriving by March, in most parts of India . The ripe ones are indeed a delight to have , but the raw green ones too , make a delicious side dish to be had with rice . The tender raw green jack fruits , should be bought and made into a dish , in a day or two . The outer thorny thick skin ,is to be removed and inner thick centre stalk to be chopped off . A sharp knife is an absolute must have While cutting the jackfruit , a milky gooey, sticky ,fluid flows out ,so keep a newspaper spread out on the place, you cut , Also grease your hands, before cutting .
Ingredients
- Tender Raw Jackfruit ( chopped) 2 to 3 cups
- Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Grated coconut 1/2 cup
- Coconut oil 4 teaspoons
- Mustard 1 teaspoon
- Dried Red chilies 4
- Urad dal 1 teaspoon
- Asafoetida 1/2 teaspoon
- Curry leaves few
- Cooked Thuvar dal 1/2 cup
- Sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons
Method
- Cook the jackfruit pieces , adding turmeric powder in a pressure cooker till soft . Add salt and mix well .
- In a kadai or wok , add oil and heat it . Add mustard , when it splutters , add urad dal ,asafoetida, red chilies and stir . Add the curry leaves , sugar and cooked dal .
- Add the cooked jackfruit and mix well . After a minute or so , add the grated coconut and give a stir .
- Tasty curry is ready .
- If desired , add sambar powder over the curry to make it flavorful.