Chekke Kuru Curry

Chekke Kuru Curry

Chekke Kuru Curry

Veg Contains dairy

Chekke Kuru Curry is a rich and creamy jackfruit seed curry, cooked with aromatic spices and coconut milk, native to Coorg.

Cuisines

Coorgi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup raw jackfruit (cut into cubes)
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 green chilies, slit
1 sprig of curry leaves
salt to taste
water as needed

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  4. 4 Add the slit green chilies and curry leaves, sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and black pepper powder.
  6. 6 Add the cubed raw jackfruit and stir well to coat with the spices.
  7. 7 Pour in the coconut milk and add enough water to cover the jackfruit.
  8. 8 Season with salt to taste and bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the jackfruit is tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  10. 10 Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of garam masala towards the end of cooking.