In our region, Raw jackfruit curry relished in every possible way and every possible stage of its growth. Huli Menasu is nothing but tamarind and dried chillies. The speciality of this sambar is no frying or roasting the masala. It is no fuss masala but, the flavour is unthinkable. It is an experience by itself. It is one of our family favourites, and today, sharing it with you all.
I have many raw jackfruit recipes in my blog, including “how to chop” the young jackfruit for beginners.
To get an authentic taste, one should use coconut oil and fresh grated coconut for this curry.
Now we will see the recipe part.
Ingredients:
Raw jackfruit cubes – 1 bowl
Salt
Red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
Fresh coconut – 1 bowl
Red Byadagi chillies – 3 to 5
Tamarind – gooseberry size
Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon
For seasoning:
Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
Mustard – 1 teaspoon
Red chilli – 1
Curry leaves – 2 springs
Garlic – 10 cloves (crushed)
Method:
-Cook Raw jackfruit pieces in a sufficient amount of water. Add salt and red chilli powder, turmeric as well.
-In the meantime, grind smooth masala by putting coconut, tamarind, red chillies.
-When jack pieces are soft/ cooked, add ground masala, adjust the consistency and boil.
-When the mixture boils nicely, switch off the gas.
-Prepare seasoning, heat oil, splutter mustard, add garlic, red chilli, curry leaves.
-When garlic becomes deep brown, add the seasoning over boiled gravy.
-Keep this closed for a while before serving to absorb all the flavours.
-Serve with hot rice.