Kerala Jackfruit Fry Recipe
Stir-fried jackfruit with Kerala spices, fragrant curry leaves paired with carrot and clove chutney
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Ingredients
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For the Kerala Jackfruit Fry
For the Carrot and Clove Chutney
Method
For the Kerala Jackfruit Fry
- 1
Prepare the Jackfruit
In a large pot, boil the chopped raw jackfruit in water with a pinch of salt until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Stir-fry the Jackfruit
In a large pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them pop. Add dried red chilies and curry leaves, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Spices
Stir in the boiled jackfruit, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper powder. Fry for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is slightly crispy and well coated with the spices.
For the Carrot and Clove Chutney
- 4
- 5
Blend the Chutney
Transfer the mixture to a blender, add grated coconut, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency with a little water if necessary.
