Chekke Barthad

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Ingredients

250 grams	raw jackfruit (chekke)
1 tablespoon	vegetable oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2	dried red chilies
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	jaggery
1 teaspoon	tamarind paste
1 cup	water
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	grated coconut
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and cut the raw jackfruit into small cubes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
3. 3 Once the seeds start to splutter, add dried red chilies and sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add the jackfruit cubes to the pan and stir well.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly.
6. 6 Add jaggery and tamarind paste, then pour in the water.
7. 7 Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Once the jackfruit is tender and the water has evaporated, add grated coconut and mix well.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.