Chakko

Chakko

Chakko

Veg Vegan

A traditional Konkani dish made from jackfruit and coconut, seasoned with a blend of spices for a unique and flavorful experience.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup raw jackfruit pieces
1 cup grated coconut
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
1 handful curry leaves
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Chop the raw jackfruit into small pieces.
  2. 2 In a pan, dry roast the coriander seeds until aromatic.
  3. 3 Grind the roasted coriander seeds, grated coconut, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and tamarind pulp into a smooth paste using a little water.
  4. 4 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
  5. 5 Once the mustard seeds splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
  6. 6 Add the jackfruit pieces to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
  7. 7 Add the ground coconut paste to the pan and mix well.
  8. 8 Add salt to taste and a little water to adjust the consistency.
  9. 9 Cover and cook on low heat until the jackfruit is tender and the flavors are well combined.
  10. 10 Serve hot with rice or chapati.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a teaspoon of jaggery to balance the flavors.