Raw jack fruit masala/Jack fruit masala in tamil/Palakkai masala/Kathal Masala/பலாக்காய் மசாலா

Ingredients

• 400 grams Jackfruit Raw/Palakkai
• 2 Onions , thinly sliced
• 1 Bay leaf
• 3 red chilies
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• 2 cardamom
• 2 marathi moggu
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 2 tsp Red chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 4 tbsp coconut oil
• ½ cup water
• Salt , as per your taste
• Coriander Leaves , for garnish

Method

1. First cut the raw jackfruit. In order to do that we have to first grease our hands and the knife that is going to be used with oil.

2. This important tip ensures that the hands don’t get sticky from the natural fruit latex/sap present in the fruit, does not get onto your hands and makes the cutting process hassle-free.

3. Once cut keep aside in a bowl.

4. In a pan, add coconut oil. Once the oil is hot, add raw jack fruit and sauté it for 5 minutes. Keep aside.

5. In a same pan add red chilies, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, Marathi moggu sauté it for 2 minutes.

6. Next add finely chopped onions garlic, ginger and saute until the onions brown up.

7. Next add in, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt. Sauté well.

8. Add the raw jackfruit and stir well to combine.

9. Add ½ cup of water, mix it well and cover the lid and cook the masala for 20 minutes on medium heat.

10. Once the raw jack fruit cooked very well turn off the heat. add in the chopped coriander leaves.

11. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.