Coorgi Jackfruit Halwa

Ripe jackfruit halwa — ripe chakke (jackfruit) pods mashed and cooked down with jaggery, ghee, and cardamom in a heavy-bottomed pan, stirred continuously over low heat until the moisture evaporates and the mixture becomes dense, glossy, and fudge-like. The natural pectin in ripe jackfruit sets the halwa to a soft, sliceable block. A festive sweet unique to Coorgi and coastal Karnataka.