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