JACK FRUIT CURRY

JACK FRUIT CURRY
Jack fruit is called “Kathal” in Hindi which might be the name used in Indian stores.
It is the largest tree borne fruit in the world and is rich in Vitamin C, B6 and potassium. It has a meaty interior with a mild flavor. The seeds of the fruit are edible too.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 2
1 tsp oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp nigella seeds
2 bay leaves
2 dried red chillies
1 small onion, chopped
5 cloves of garlic chopped
1 inch ginger chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp black pepper
2 medium tomatoes pureed, or 1.5 cups puree
600 g green jack fruit (also available in tins)
½ to ¾ tsp salt or to taste
1 to 1.5 cups water
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
When hot, add cumin, mustard and nigella seeds and let them start to sizzle or pop approximately 1 minute.
Add bay leaves and red chillies and cook for a few seconds.
Add in the onion, garlic and ginger and a pinch of salt. Cook until translucent 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add coriander, turmeric, black pepper and mix well. Add pureed tomato, salt and Jack fruit. Mix. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Uncover and cook for a few minutes to thicken the tomato puree. Also, shred the Jack fruit a bit if you like.
Add water, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and spice.
Reduce heat to medium low and cover and cook for another 10 minutes or longer until desired consistency. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Variation: You can also make this curry with cooked beans or chickpeas, or use shredded squash like butternut or use vegan chicken subs.
To make in a pressure cooker
Make the sauce in the pressure cooker and then add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes, then add jackfruit, salt and water.
Close the lid and pressure cook for 7 to 8 minutes once the cooker comes to pressure. Wait for natural release. Shred the cooked jack fruit with a spatula if you wish and serve.
For variation
You can also make this curry with cooked beans or chickpeas, or use shredded squash or vegan chicken subs.
Recipe posted by Philip Reineke