Kerala Chakka Varattiyathu

Ingredientsfor 10 servings

• 2 kg Ripe Jack fruit
• 1 kg Jaggery
• 2 cup Water
• 1/2 - Ghee
• 1 tbsp Dried ginger powder Chukku
• 1/2 tbsp Cardamom powder (Elakka)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Cut jackfruit into small pieces.

2. Step 2

   Cook in a pressure cooker with one cup of water. Allow it to cook for 6-8 whistles.

3. Step 3

   Either ground this cooked jackfruit in a mixer grinder or transfer this to a wide necked vessel like `urali` and allow all the water to disappear stirring occasionally.

4. Step 4

   Meanwhile, cook the jaggery with one cup of water and make a thick syrup.

5. Step 5

   Pour this to the cooked jackfruit and stir continuously till it becomes thick.

6. Step 6

   Add ghee little by little.

7. Step 7

   Also add the dried ginger powder and cardamom powder.

8. Step 8

   When you think this is sticking to the bottom of the pan, add more ghee.

9. Step 9

   Now when this starts to form a ball, stir for 1 more minute and remove from fire.

10. Step 10

    Cool and store in an air tight container.