Kathal Masala

Kathal Masala

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Main Course

Type: Indian

Key Ingredients:

Raw jackfruit cooked in a flavourful masala – totally enjoyable

Ingredients

  • Raw jackfruit cubes 2 cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder 1½ tsps
  • Sunflower oil 1 tbsp
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Black cardamom 1
  • Cumin seeds 1½ tsps
  • Onion seeds (kalonji) ½ tsp
  • Medium onion, chopped 1
  • Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
  • Garam masala powder 1 tsp
  • Medium tomato, chopped 1
  • Green chilli, slit 1
  • Yogurt 2 tbsps
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp
  • Thin strips of ginger to garnish

Methods

  • Cook jackfruit in 1 cup water with salt, ½ tsp turmeric powder and ½ tsp red chilli powder in a deep non-stick pan till almost done.
  • Heat oil in another non-stick pan, add bay leaf, black cardamom, cumin seeds, onion seeds, onion, ginger-garlic paste, remaining turmeric powder, remaining red chilli powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Add 2 tbsps water and mix well and saute till fragrant.
  • Add tomato, mix and saute till it turns pulpy. Add green chilli and jackfruit cubes and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add yogurt and mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and ginger strips and serve hot