Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Jackfruit Raw (Kathal)

diced

2 sprig

Curry leaves

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

1 pinch

Asafoetida (hing)

1 tsp

White Urad Dal (Split)

1 tsp

Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)

2 unit

Green Chillies

slit

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1 tsp

Black pepper powder

1 tsp

Lemon juice

2 tbsp

Fresh coconut

grated

Step 1
~5 min

Grease your hands and the knife with oil to prevent stickiness from jackfruit latex.

Step 2
~5 min

Cut the raw jackfruit in half, discard the skin, and dice into 1-inch pieces.

Step 3
~5 min

Soak the diced jackfruit in salted water to prevent discoloration.

Step 4
~5 min

Pressure cook the jackfruit with 1/4 cup of water for 6 whistles, then allow pressure to release naturally.

Step 5
~5 min

Drain any excess water from the cooked jackfruit and set aside.

Step 6
~5 min

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 7
~5 min

Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.

Step 8
~5 min

Add asafoetida, urad dal, and chana dal and fry until golden brown (about 1 minute).

Step 9
~5 min

Add curry leaves, green chilies, salt, turmeric powder, and black pepper powder.

Step 10
~5 min

Add the boiled raw jackfruit pieces and stir well for about 30 seconds.

Step 11
~5 min

Turn off the heat.

Step 12
~5 min

Add lemon juice and grated coconut, then mix properly.

Step 13
~5 min

Serve hot with steamed rice and sambar.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use fresh coconut for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of green chilies to your spice preference.

Ensure jackfruit is young and tender.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepped a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with rice and sambar.

Serve with roti or paratha.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sambar
Rasam
Yogurt Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

A common side dish in South Indian meals, often made during festivals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ugadi
Onam
Diwali

Occasion Tags

weekday meal
lunch
dinner
festival

Popularity Score

65/100

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