Raw Jackfruit Curry / பிஞ்சு பலாக்காய் குழம்பு /Kathal masala
Ingredients
- RAWJACKFRUIT/KATHAL
PALAKKAI - 1 SMALL ONE
FOR MASALA WATER:
WATER - 1LITRE
TURMERIC POWDER - 1/2 TSP
CHILLI POWDER - 1/2 TSP
SALT TO TASTE
GINGER GARLIC PASTE - 1 TSP
TO ROAST & GRIND:
OIL - 2 TSP
JEERAGAM - 1 TSP
FENNEL SEEDS - 1 TSP
PEPPER - 1 TSP
CORIANDER SEEDS - 11/2 TSP
STONE FLOWER/KAL PASI - SMALL PIECE
CLOVES - 2
CINNAMON - 1 SMALL BIT
COCONUT GRATED - 2 TBSP
KASA KASA - 1TSP
SOME CURRY LEAVES
SMALL ONIONS - ONE HAND FULL
FOR THE GRAVY:
OIL - 4 TBSP
CINNAMON- 1 PIECE
CARDAMOM - 2
CHOPPED SMALL ONIONS - 1/4 CUP
ROUGHLY CHOPPED TOMATOES - 2
SOME CURRY LEAVES
GINGER GARLIC PASTE- 1 TBSP
TURMERIC POWDER - 1TSP
CHILLI POWDER - 1 TSP
GARAM MASALA POWDER - 1 TSP
NEEDED SALT
SOME CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES
Instructions
- TO A BOWL ADD WATER TURMERIC POWDER,CHILLI POWDER,SALT & GINGER GARLIC PASTE STIR WELL.2.GREASE THE KNIFE & YOUR HANDS CHOP RAW JACKFRUIT INTO ROUNDELS THEN REMOVE THE SKIN CHOP THEM UP(IF YOUR JACK FRUIT IS TENDER NO NEED TO REMOVE THE CENTRE STEM PART)3.ADD THE CHOPPED JACKFRUIT TO THE SPICE WATER4. NOW ADD THIS CHOPPED JACKFRUIT WITH SPICE WATER TO A PRESSURE COOKER COOK TILL 3-4 WHISTLES OR TILL THE RAW JACKFRUIT GETS COOKED LEAVE IT TILL THE PRESSURE SUBSIDES.5.KEEP A KADAI ADD OIL WHEN IT HEATS UP ADD JEERA, FENNELSEEDS, PEPPER, CORIANDERSEEDS ,SOME CURRYLEAVES,SMALLONIONS ,KALPASI,CARDAMOM,CINNAMON,KASAKASA & COCONUT SAUTE WELL TILL NICE AROME COME OUT SWITCH OFF.6.GRIND BY ADDING WATER TO A SMOOTH PASTE.NOW KEEP A KADAI WITH OIL TO HEAT UP ADD CINNAMON WITH CARDAMON THEN CHOPPED ONIONS TO BROWN WITH CURRY LEAVES.7.ADD IN GINGER GARLIC PASTE SAUTE WELL.ADD COOKED RAW JACK FRUIT MIX IT UP.8.PUT IN TURMERIC POWDER SAUTE THEN CHILLI POWDER,GARAM MASALA POWDER SAUTE WELL TILL RAWNESS GOES OFF.9.ADD CHOPPED TOMATOES SAUTE ADD THE COOKED JACKFRUIT WATER ADD NEEDED SALT,POUR IN THE GROUND PASTE BRING TO GRAVY CONSISTENCY BY ADDING MORE WATER LET IT BOIL FOR SOME 5-8 MINUTES.10.ADD CHOPPED CORIANDER & SWITCH OFF11.SERVE FOR RICE OR CHAPPATHI
Notes
- Raw jackfruit releases a sticky sap, so apply oil to your hands and knife before cutting.
- Serve with roti, paratha, or rice to enjoy the full flavors.
- Choose a small to medium-sized, unripe jackfruit (firm and green). Avoid overripe or soft ones.
- A well-oiled, sharp knife makes it easier to cut through the tough skin.