Monday, April 2, 2018

Chakka Erissery / Jackfruit with Roasted Coconut Kerala Authentic Recipe

Chakka Erissery / Jackfruit with Roasted Coconut - Kerala Authentic Recipe:






Ingredients:

 Jackfruit flesh / Chakka - 1 cup ( take jack fruit  is just about to ripe)
Chakka kuru(Jack fruit seed)  - 5 to 10 nos
Green chilies - 2 nos
Grated coconut -1 cup
Garlic - 1 clove
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder  -  1/2 tsp
Pepper powder  -  1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds  - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves -  Plenty
Salt  -  to taste
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Dry red chilies - 2 nos
Grated coconut - 4 tbsp(for roasting)



Method of Preparation:

1.Cut and Clean the jack fruit pieces, deseed and wash well then Chop into small pieces and set aside.
2.peel the jack fruit seeds and cut into 2 two pieces wash well and keep it aside.



3.Cook the jack fruit pieces and seeds, along with green chilies,turmeric,red chili,salt and enough water to cook until one whistle comes and mash it well.





4.Mean while,into a grinder add the grated coconut, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and curry leaves in a smooth paste.
5.Add the coconut paste along with cooked jack fruit mixture to mix well and cook for low flame in 5 mints.




6.Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let it splutter add dry red chili ,grated coconut, curry leaves just mix till coconut started turn slightly brown. 



7.Pour the tempering over the gravy. Mix well and serve . 




                       Serve along with rice.And Enjoy!!!





Health Benefits of Jack fruit:

This fruit is a great source of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, zinc and calcium. 
Promotes immunity power
Provides magnesium
Supports digestion
Treat osteoporosis
It can help you reduce weight
It can help you beat diabetes
It can prevent colon cancer
It helps reduces cholesterol

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