Kerala Chakkakuru Fry
Slow-roasted in coconut oil with a generous hand of spices, this jackfruit fry develops layers of flavour as it dries out on the pan. The patience pays off — every piece is coated and concentrated.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 10 nos Jackfruit seeds Chakkakuru
- Coconut pieces, a few
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 5 Cloves Garlic — chopped
- 3/4 tsp Garam masala
- Curry leaves, a few
- 2 nos Red onion — chopped
- Coconut milk, to taste
- Tomato — chopped
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing kerala chakkakuru fry, slice chakkakuru into small slices.
Step 2
Cook chakkakuru with coconut pieces, salt, turmeric, pepper, garlic and required water.
Step 3
Cook mustard, curry leaves and onion in oil.
Step 4
Add tomato and coconut milk.
Step 5
Next, add the cooked chakkakuru. Fry well.
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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