Jackfruit Seed V Chemmeen Ularthiyathu
Slow-roasted in coconut oil with a generous hand of spices, this prawn fry develops layers of flavour as it dries out on the pan. The patience pays off — every piece is coated and concentrated.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 2 cup Jackfruit seeds peeled and — sliced
- 1 cup Prawns — cleaned
- 1 piece Ginger — chopped
- 2 nos Green chillies — slit
- 1/2 cup Shallots — chopped (Kunjulli)
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds Perum (jeerakam)
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp Tamarind water
- Curry leaves, to taste
- Oil, to taste
- Water, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing jackfruit seed - chemmeen ularthiyathu, cook jackfruit seeds, prawns, ginger, green chillies, shallots, curry leaves, water and salt.
Step 2
Cook fennel seeds in oil on low heat.
Step 3
In a spacious mixing bowl, add in coriander powder, turmeric powder, chilly powder, pepper powder, garam masala and tamarind water. Stir everything together thoroughly to make a thick paste.
Step 4
Get a vessel and fry the paste in oil.
Step 5
Next, add the cooked jackfruit seeds and prawn mixture. Fry well.
Step 6
Jackfruit seed - chemmeen ularthiyathu is ready. Serve hot.
Tip
The final handful of curry leaves should go in right at the end, off the heat — they should crackle and crisp in the residual heat.
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