Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

300 g

Jackfruit Raw (Kathal)

cut into pieces

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

2 tsp

Coriander Powder (Dhania)

1 unit

Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)

0.25 cup

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

chopped

4 cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

0.5 tsp

Garam masala powder

2 unit

Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)

1 unit

Bay leaf (tej patta)

0.25 tsp

Asafoetida (hing)

0.5 cup

Homemade tomato puree

1 inch

Ginger

finely chopped

2 unit

Onions

thinly sliced

3 unit

Potatoes (Aloo)

diced

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli powder

1 tbsp

Mustard oil

Step 1
~5 min

Grease your hands and knife with oil before cutting the raw jackfruit to prevent stickiness.

Step 2
~5 min

Cut the jackfruit into bite-sized pieces and soak in salted water to prevent browning.

Step 3
~5 min

In a bowl, whisk together curd, tomato puree, turmeric powder (not listed but implied), red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala powder with some water.

Step 4
~5 min

Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker.

Step 5
~5 min

Add asafoetida, finely chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 6
~5 min

Add cinnamon stick and black cardamom, and stir the spices into the onions.

Step 7
~5 min

Pour the prepared curd masala into the cooker.

Step 8
~5 min

Add the kathal/raw jackfruit and aloo/potato to the masala, add salt to taste, and stir well.

Step 9
~5 min

Add 1 cup of water, cover the pressure cooker, and cook for 3-4 whistles.

Step 10
~5 min

Allow the pressure to release naturally.

Step 11
~5 min

Open the cooker, add chopped coriander leaves, mix, and adjust salt and spices as needed.

Step 12
~5 min

Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot with Phulkas or Jeera Rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red chilli powder to your preferred spice level.

Soaking the jackfruit in salted water prevents it from discoloring.

Garnish generously with fresh coriander leaves for added flavor and visual appeal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium (Pressure Cooker)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

Pairs well with a side of raita or salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raita
Salad
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Jackfruit is a versatile vegetable in Indian cuisine, often used as a meat substitute.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Casual celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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