Have tried this unique dish anytime? Or heard at
least? I am sure, those who know about unripe jackfruit/ halasina kai palya may
not know this! This is a Coastal Karnataka specialty especially during rainy
season. It benefits in different ways. Generally, it is believed that eating ripe
jackfruit during monsoon after rainfall may cause cold and cough. No worry of cold/ cough if you eat cooked jackfruit during monsoon! Also the shelf life of jackfruit can be increased
on cooking. Also it enhances the taste with the hint of oil & spices. The natural
sugar caramelizes on cooking which subsequently enriches the taste.
I am sharing here my grandmother’s recipe which
makes a perfect evening snack during the season for those who love jackfruit!
Btw, today July 4th is National Jackfruit Day!
Btw, today July 4th is National Jackfruit Day!
Preparation
time: 10 minutes
Cooking
time: 10 minutes
Serves:
2-3
Ingredients:
Cleaned
jackfruit bulbs – 20
Coconut
oil – 2 tsp
Mustard
seeds – ½ tsp
Dry
red chilli – 1 - 2, cut into pieces
Salt
– a pinch
Method:
Cut jackfruit bulbs into halves and clean by
removing seed &other fibrous parts.
In a thick pan, heat oil. Add mustard & cut red
chillis. On spluttering, Add cleaned fruit. Sprinkle salt
Cook this covered for few minutes or until soft.
Stir occasionally so that it won’t stick to the bottom of pan and result in
burning.
If you feel, need some moisture to cook them
sprinkle little water.
Serve this hot with evening tea.
Notes:
Natural sugar of jackfruit caramelizes resulting in
sweet & tasty snack.
If you like more sweet, you can sprinkle little
sugar or jaggery as required.
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