Jackfruit Curry
Ingredients
How to make it
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Break the jackfruit into bulbs, keep the jackfruit as small bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Slice the green chillies.
- Remove hard stems from the curry leaves.
- Grate the fresh turmeric.
- Grate, squeeze and separate thick and thin coconut milk
Step 2: Season the Jackfruit
- Place the jackfruit in a large cooking pot.
- Add the oil, chilli powder, black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, fenugreek, fresh turmeric, mustard seeds and salt.
- Add the onion, green chillies, garlic, curry leaves, and pandan leaf.
- Mix thoroughly over low heat, add a little water and stir until the jackfruit is evenly coated with the spices.
Step 3: Cook the Curry
- Pour in the thin coconut milk and stir well.
- Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit begins to soften.
Step 4: Add the Thick Coconut Milk
- Pour in the thick coconut milk.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Continue cooking over low heat for 10–15 minutes until the curry thickens and the jackfruit is tender.
- Allow the curry to rest and develop the flavour before serving.