Name: Easy Jackfruit Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp nigella seeds; 2 bay leaves; 2 dried red chilies; 1 small onion (chopped); 5 cloves of garlic (chopped); 1 inch ginger (chopped); 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 20 oz can green Jackfruit, drained, rinsed and squeezed to remove excess brine. Also chop into smaller pieces if too big. ((see the first part of the post for availability details)); 2 medium tomatoes pureed (or 1.5 cups puree); 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt or to taste; 1 to 1.5 cups water

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On a Jackfruit roll with this easy Jackfruit Curry. Simple, well spiced and delicious!

Young Green Jackfruit is available in canned form in brine in Asian stores and some larger Indian stores. It is also available online on amazon or Indian stores. Jackfruit is called “Kathal” in Hindi which might be the name used in Indian stores. You might also be able to find the whole Green Jackfruit in the grocery section in asian stores or Indian stores depending on the store and season. Call and check before heading to the store as it is much cheaper in the stores than online.

Jackfruit has been used for ages in some cuisines. It is the largest tree borne fruit in the world and is rich in Vitamin C, B6 and potassium. It has a meaty interior with a mild flavor. The seeds of the fruit are edible too.

This Jackfruit curry uses a few spices. Use any that you have and add some garam masala. Cook longer to infuse the Jackfruit with flavor. Serve with rice, quinoa, couscous, flatbread or cooked grains of choice.