Curried Jackfruit

[Peasie]

Yesterday Power FM broadcasted live from Jamaica's Curry Festival in Priory, St. Ann. They talked about Curried Jackfruit and initially I was like

I also see a lot of canned (and fresh) Jackfruit in the Asian market and I would go

Now I realize that it is young, green, Jackfruit that is used for curry and though I've never had it, the following recipe sure sounds delish

<span style="font-weight: bold">Jackfruit Curry (Indian dish)</span>

Peeled and Chopped Green Jackfruit Pieces - 2 cups (use the canned green jackfruit available at many Asian markets)
Tomato - 4 medium
Onion - 3 medium
Ginger Garlic Paste
Turmeric Powder - 1 level tea spoon
Corriander powder - 1 tablespoon
Garam Masala powder - 1 tablespoon
Green Chillies - 1-2
Whole spices
Peppercorn - 8-10
Black cardemom - 3-4
Cloves 5-6
Cinnamon - 2 sticks
Cumin seeds - 1 tea spoon
Salt and Pepper to taste
Oil to cook
Fresh cilantro chopped fine.

Method

In a blender or processor make a puree of onion, tomato, ginger garlic paste and green chillies.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok .
Fry the jack fruit pieces or 3-4 minutes and set aside on a paper towel
In the oil put all the whole spices, give them several seconds to sizzle then add the puree
Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes
Stir and add all the powdered spices
Cook for another 20 minutes
Add 2 cups of water. Bring it to a boil
Lower the heat to medium and add the jackfruit
cook another 15 minutes
Garnish with your favorite herb.
Serve Hot

[Q3210]

Re: Curried Jackfruit

Thought jackfruit was a Jamaican name. Sour sop is identified as guanabana in Central america.

Hi Peasie!!

[Peasie]

Re: Curried Jackfruit

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Q3210</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thought jackfruit was a Jamaican name. Sour sop is identified as guanabana in Central america.

Hi Peasie!! </div></div>

Q! What's shakin?

&quot;Jackfruit&quot; is universal name for Jackfruit

[Q3210]

Re: Curried Jackfruit

Nothings shakin at this time. Just quiet after the rains of Friday.
Jackfruit must be the elephant of all fruits, it`s so huge.

[Q3210]

Re: Curried Jackfruit

Please tell me. What happenned to the politrix forum?

[Tulip]

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Sounds like a good recipe. I'd try it. Why don't you try it first PZ and report back?

I think you'd better know what the expected result is. My only concern is that you cooking that canned jackfruit a long time. It's already cooked before it hit the can and then fried. It needs to continue so long?

Signed,
Confessions of a woman who had a yam break apart in the pot

[Peasie]

Re: Curried Jackfruit

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tulip</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think you'd better know what the expected result is. My only concern is that you cooking that canned jackfruit a long time. It's already cooked before it hit the can and then fried. It needs to continue so long?</div></div>

You have a point there Here's a simpler recipe. Cooking time is 15 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups jackfruit (semi-ripe fruit), cut into small cubes
Turmeric powder, a pinch
1 tbsp grated coconut, fresh or dried
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp cilantro (coriander leaves), finely chopped
Salt to taste

For Seasoning

2 tsp vegetable oil
Asafoetida powder (hing), a pinch (a kind of Indian spice derived from fennel)
1 tsp mustard seeds
2-3 green chillies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
3-4 curry leaves

Preparation

In a wide skillet, add the jackfruit, salt, turmeric, and 1/2 cup water and cover and cook on medium heat until tender but not mushy.
Remove the lid, and add the coconut and red chilli powder, and cook for a couple of minutes.
Heat the oil in a small pan, and add the asafoetida and mustard seeds. As the seeds start to pop, add the green chillies and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds. Pour the seasoning over the jackfruit. Sprinkle a little water and cover and cook on low heat for a couple of minutes. REmove from heat.
Garnish the jackfruit curry with cilantro and serve with plain rice.

[Gen]

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Delish ?? Ummm not so much. Disgusting ?? Understatement.

[Peasie]

Re: Curried Jackfruit

Why?? It is green not ripe.

[Suesumba]

Re: Curried Jackfruit

it doesn't sound alluring to me for some reason.

[twiney]

Re: Curried Jackfruit

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peasie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why?? It is green not ripe. </div></div>

Some things should remain in the not to cook category... jackfruit and mango are 2 of them. I must admit I have bought the ripe jackfruit in the tin on more than one occasion.