Chakka Aviyal(Jackfruit Aviyal)

	Jack fruit dishes like ‘Chakka Pradhaman’(Jack fruit Pudding),’Chakka Varatti’ (Jackfruit Jam)& ‘Chakka Varuthathu’(Jack fruit Chips) are very popular in Kerala.’Chakka‘ (Jackfruit) can be eaten whole or cooked .But its seeds are very nutritious ,it is a rich source of complex carbohydrate, dietary fiber, vitamins like A,B and C, and minerals like calcium, zinc, and phosphorous. Their health benefits are wide-ranging from anti-cancer to antihypertensive, anti-ageing, antioxidant, anti-ulcer, etc.More information from Jackfruit can be obtained here.’Chakka Aviyal‘(Jackfruit Aviyal) ,my mom -in -laws speciality, is a little tweaked from traditional Kerala Aviyal .I really appreciate her creativity in making ‘aviyal’ with almost anything.Deepu had been missing this ‘chakka aviyal‘ for last 2 years.So i decided to give it a try with the frozen jackfruit ,the only choice for us.Those frozen jackfruits lacked almost everything ,the color, taste, texture..but after cooking ,it somehow regained its properties,and it tasted almost the same.
And here’s the recipe..
Ingredients:-
Young green jackfruit-1 cup (Do not use the sweet/ripen ones..it will get all messed up) Turmeric powder -a pinch Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp Grated Coconut – 1/2 cup Jeera – 1/2 tsp Garlic – 1 clove Tamarind paste – 1/2 tsp Curry leaves – a few Salt – to taste Oil – 1 tsp Frozen Jackfruit cut into stripes
Method:-
Cut each jackfruit bulbs into thin stripes and cook it adding little water,turmeric and salt.Grind together coconut,chilly powder,jeera,garlic and half of curry leaves using less water.When the jackfruit pieces are cooked well,stir the ground ingredients and tamarind paste into it.Simmer for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.Garnish with coconut oil and add the rest half of curry leaves into it.Close the lid and let the aroma spread into the curry. Chakka Aviyal Posted by Annita