Chakka Puzhukku | Kathal Sabzi - Kerala Style | South Indian Mashed Jackfruit | Summer Special

Summer holidays are incomplete without eating Jackfruits. In every Indian state jackfruit is made into some kind of unique dish. In Kerala Raw Jackfruit is used to make a traditional delicacy called ‘Chakka  Puzhukku’ that is ‘Mashed Jackfruit’ seasoned with coconut and spices.

Ingredients

·        Raw/Half Ripe Jackfruit – 3 cups (cut into thin long slices)

·        Grated Coconut – 1 1/2 cup

·        Madras onions/shallots – 3 nos.

·        Green chillies – 4 (small pieces)

·        Garlic + Ginger – 2 tsp (small pieces)

·        Cumin seeds – 2 tsp

·        Turmeric – 1 ½ tsp

·        Dry red chillies – 2 nos.

·        Curry Leaves – Few

·        Coconut oil – 5 tbsp

Method

1.      Add coconut, chopped ginger, garlic, green chillies, cumin seeds, shallots, pinch of turmeric in a mixer jar and grind to coarse paste without adding water.

2.      Heat oil and add curry leaves, dry red chillies and let it splutter. Add ½ tsp turmeric, salt and sliced jackfruit and mix everything together.

3.      Fry the jackfruit till the raw smell goes away. After few minutes, add a glass of water. Cover the pan and let it cook till it becomes soft.

4.      After 15-20 minutes open the lid and let the water evaporate. With the help of the spoon mash everything.

5.      Now add coarsely ground coconut paste and mix well. Cover the lid and cook it for 10-15 mins on a low flame.

6.      Switch off the flame and add a spoon of coconut oil.

7.      Chakka Puzhukku is ready to be served with spicy chutney or Kerala Varutharacha Mutton curry.