Jackfruit Seed Curry

Name: Jackfruit Seed Curry
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Dry roast & grind -; 3 tbsps. fresh coconut, grated; 2-3 dry red chilies; 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds; 2 tbsp. coriander seeds; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 1 star anise; 2 mace leaves; 2-3 green cardamom; 1 " cinnamon stick; 4-5 cloves; 1 small piece of stone flower; Gravy -; 200-250 gms. jackfruit seeds; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste; 1 small tomato, chopped; 1 tsp. tomato paste; 2-3 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

This is an exotic side dish, which can be had either with chapattis or with plain steamed rice, sambar-rice / curd-rice or pulao. Jackfruit seeds can rarely be found in supermarkets, but if you happen to come across them, then go ahead and try this dish. It is simply delicious and mouth-watering.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

Dry roast & grind -
3tbsps. fresh coconut, grated
2-3dry red chilies
1/2 tsp.fenugreek seeds
2 tbsp.coriander seeds
1 tsp.cumin seeds
2bay leaves
1star anise
2mace leaves
2-3green cardamom
1" cinnamon stick
4-5cloves
1small piece of stone flower
Gravy -
200-250gms. jackfruit seeds
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.mustard seeds
1onion, chopped
1 sprigcurry leaves
1/4 tsp.asafoetida
1 tsp.ginger-garlic paste
1small tomato, chopped
1 tsp.tomato paste
2-3 tbsp.oil
1 tsp.coriander leaves, chopped

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Steps

1

Dry roast the ingredients mentioned under it on a low flame till you get a good aroma. Keep aside to cool.
2

Then grind to a powder and keep aside.
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Pressure cook the seeds in sufficient water for 4-5 whistles. Keep aside to cool.
4

Then discard the outer skin and chop them into half.
5

Heat oil in a pan and temper with mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Then add the asafoetida, onions and curry leaves. Saute till light brown.
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Now add the ginger-garlic paste, tomato paste and the remaining dry spices. Saute till the oil separates from the sides of the pan.
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Add the chopped tomato and further saute till it is mashed.
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Now add the boiled seeds,
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2 tbsp. of the ground spice,salt
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And 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or till the gravy is slightly thick.
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By now you will see some oil floating on the surface.
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Garnish with with coriander leaves. Serve it hot as a side dish with any form of rice or Indian bread.