Chakka Kuru Manga Curry | Jackfruit Seed and Mango Curry

Ingredients

• 15 Jackfruit Seeds ((100 gms))
• 1 small Raw (Unripe) Mango ((100 gms))
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• Salt to Taste
• 3 tbsp Grated Coconut
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 Green Chillies
• 1 tsp Coconut Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 2 Red Chillies
• A Few Curry Leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Getting the Chakka Kuru (Jackfruit Seeds) Ready ---

2. 2

   Wash the jackfruit seeds well and dry them for an hour.

3. 3

   Using a sharp knife, gently remove the outer white layer of the seed.

4. 4

   If you so wish, scrape the inner brown layer off with a knife. This layer is edible and I kept it on.

5. 5

   Cut each seed into 4 pieces.

6. 6

   --- Getting the Raw Mango Ready ---

7. 7

   Peel the mango and cut into 1" pieces.

8. 8

   --- Making the Coconut Paste ---

9. 9

   Using a little water, grind the coconut, cumin and green chillies into a coarse paste.

10. 10

    --- Making the Jackfruit and Raw Mango Curry ---

11. 11

    To a heavy-bottomed vessel, add the jackfruit seeds, turmeric and 1 cup water.

12. 12

    Over medium heat, boil the jackfruit seeds till they are firm but cooked. Cut a piece with a knife; you should be able to cut it easily but the seed should feel firm.

13. 13

    Add the mango pieces and little water, if needed.

14. 14

    Cook till the mango pieces are cooked.

15. 15

    Add the ground coconut-cumin-chilli paste. Add a little water, if required.

16. 16

    Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

17. 17

    --- The Tempering ---

18. 18

    In a ladle, heat the coconut oil.

19. 19

    Add mustard seeds and wait till they crackle.

20. 20

    Add red chillies and curry leaves, and stir-fry for a few seconds.

21. 21

    Add the tempering to the Chakka Kuru Manga Curry and mix well.

22. 22

    Serve hot with steamed rice.