Name: Chakka Varatharachu Curry (Jacfruit roasted masala gravy) recipe by Sheena Omana Narayanan at BetterButter
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Jackfruit- 250 gm chopped in to bite size pieces; Onion- 1 thinly sliced; Coconut slices- chopped finely 2 tbsp; Tomato-1 finely chopped; Ginger & Garlic paste or chopped ginger garlic 1 tbsp; Curry leaves- a sprigs; Coriander powder- 1 tbsp; Chilly powder- 1 tsp; Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp; For ground masala:-; Grated coconut-1 cup; Cinnamon- 1 stick small size; Black pepper- 1 tbsp; For Tadka; Coconut oil or any oil of ur choice; Salt to taste; Mustard seeds; Dry Red chillies-2 nos; curry leaves

ABOUT Chakka Varatharachu Curry (Jacfruit roasted masala gravy) RECIPE

Jackfruit is widely available in Kerala, I miss that here in Hyderabad. I found this raw tender Jackfruit in Hyderabad and just remembered my mom's all time secret recipe which i relished since my childhood. This dish exactly taste like non veg curry hence it is well known for non- veg for vegetarian people.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Jackfruit- 250 gm chopped in to bite size pieces
Onion- 1 thinly sliced
Coconut slices- chopped finely 2 tbsp
Tomato-1 finely chopped
Ginger & Garlic paste or chopped ginger garlic 1 tbsp
Curry leaves- a sprigs
Coriander powder- 1 tbsp
Chilly powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
For ground masala:-
Grated coconut-1 cup
Cinnamon- 1 stick small size
Black pepper- 1 tbsp
For Tadka
Coconut oil or any oil of ur choice
Salt to taste
Mustard seeds
Dry Red chillies-2 nos
curry leaves

Instructions

Heat pan and dry roast grated coconut, black pepper and cinnamon until coconut turns dark brown in color. set aside and cool down once roasted well.
Grind to a paste adding water and set aside
Heat oil in a cooker and fry coconut slices,onion,ginger garlic paste, tomato and Jackfruit pieces for 7-8 mins, add salt and turmeric powder, chilly powder and coriander powder roast well until the raw smell goes off.
Now add ground coconut masala and stir well until it coats well with jackfruit. Add water and cover the lid of cooker. Cook this for 2 whistle.
Now for tadka, heat coconut oil add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter, add red chillies, curryleaves.
Add this tadka on top of the curry and cover with lid once again to absorb all flavor of coconut and spices.
Goes well with rice or chapati.

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