Chakka Puzhukk / Gudgo Dhaddaylolo

Ingredients:

• Raw Jackfruit / Chakka - 250g

• Shallots / Onions - 1/4 cup

• Red Chilly - 2 to 3 nos

• Ginger - 1/2 tsp

• Garlic - 1 tsp

• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

• Shredded Coconut - 1/4 cup

• Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp

• Green Chillies - 2 to 4 nos

• Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp

• Curry leaves - a few

• Hing / Asafoetida - a pinch

• Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp

• Salt to taste

• Water - 1/4 cup

Method:

• Cut jackfruit to small pieces as desired. Cook with turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mash slightly with the back of the ladle.

• Meanwhile pulse shredded coconut along with cumin powder, green chillies, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and shallots.

• Make a well in the centre of the jackfruit in the pan.

• Add coconut mix to the centre and cover it with jackfruit. Cover and let it steam for 5-10mins on low-medium flame. Switch off the flame. 

• Heat oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. 

• Further add finely chopped onions/shallots and red chilli. Saute till translucent. 

• Temper the jackfruit and serve hot.