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
Build a full meal around Chekke Kuru Curry
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Jackfruit , raw, cut into cubes |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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1 tablespoon | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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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 | Black pepper powder |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 | Curry Leaf , sprig of |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | 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.