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

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Jackfruit 1 cup Jackfruit , raw, cut into cubes
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
coconut oil 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
black pepper powder 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Curry Leaf 1 Curry Leaf , sprig of
salt Salt , to taste
water 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.