How to cook kathal (Jackfruit)

Kathal Sabzi

People:  4 to 5

Time: Half an hour

Ingredients

• 500 gm jackfruit
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 cup grated onions
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 cup grated tomatoes
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 2-3 green chillies-slit
• 1 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Cutting and peeling the Kathal

• Oil your hands well. Keep some oil handy while cutting the jackfruit, as you will need to smear your palms with oil from time to time.
• Oil prevents hands from getting sticky and itchy.
• Peel the jackfruit and slice into rounds of desired thickness.
• Slice rounds into halves, and remove any thick stem in the centre, before cutting slices into smaller pieces. Do not wash. Scrape any dirt off.

Preparing the Kathal

• Heat the oil and fry the jackfruit pieces over high heat, till light brown. Drain and set aside.
• Add cumin seeds to the same oil
• Add the onions, garlic and ginger, when the seeds begin to splutter
• Stir-fry till brown, add the tomatoes, and fry till fat separates
• Add coriander powder, salt, chilli powder, turmeric, and the garam masala. Stir to mix well
• Add the green chillies and jackfruit, stir a few times before adding about 1/2 cup of water 
• Bring to a boil and simmer till the vegetable is cooked through 
• Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves
  

  

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