Kathal ki Sabzi
Veg
Vegan
Raw jackfruit cut into pieces, marinated, fried, and cooked in a thick spiced onion-tomato masala with mustard oil and whole garam masala — the Bihari meat substitute with a dense, fibrous texture that absorbs spices deeply. A wedding staple and large-gathering vegetarian centrepiece.
Cuisines
Bihari
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | raw jackfruit (kathal), peeled and cut into pieces |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 | green chilies, slit |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 2 medium | tomatoes, pureed |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat mustard oil in a pressure cooker until it starts to smoke lightly.
- 2 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, sauté for another minute.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
- 6 Add the jackfruit pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are lightly browned.
- 7 Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
- 8 Add water and salt to taste, stir well.
- 9 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles or until the jackfruit is tender.
- 10 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and sprinkle garam masala.
- 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
Ensure the jackfruit is tender before serving. Adjust spices to your taste preference.