Chekke Barthad
Veg
Vegan
Chekke Barthad is a spiced jackfruit fry, offering a blend of sweet and spicy flavors that is uniquely Coorgi.
Cuisines
Coorgi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Jackfruit , raw |
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1 tablespoon | Vegetable oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 | Red Chili , dried |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Jaggery |
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1 teaspoon | Tamarind paste |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut , grated |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and cut the raw jackfruit into small cubes.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
- 3 Once the seeds start to splutter, add dried red chilies and sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add the jackfruit cubes to the pan and stir well.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.
- 6 Add jaggery and tamarind paste, then pour in the water.
- 7 Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8 Once the jackfruit is tender and the water has evaporated, add grated coconut and mix well.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
Ensure the jackfruit is tender before adding coconut for the best texture.