Jackfruit Meat Coconut Curry

Easy, warm, and cosy – are the perfect words to describe this meaty jackfruit coconut curry. The sweetness of the jackfruit paired with the heat of the spices makes for an absolutely mouth-watering comfort dish.

Try it out and see for yourself!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch cinnamon bark
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 green chilli powder (or to taste)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 pinch sugar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup jackfruit meat
• ½ cup coriander leaves, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a saucepan and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Fry until it starts to brown, toast and pop.
2. Add the garlic, ginger and onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the turmeric powder, garam masala, chilli powder, coriander powder, cinnamon, sugar and salt. Stir in ½ cup of water to deglaze.
4. Add the pieces of jackfruit meat and cook until it turns soft and tender.
5. Set to high heat and pour in the coconut milk. Bring the curry to boil and add in the curry leaves and coriander leaves.
6. Turn the heat to low and let the curry gently simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7. Turn off the heat, close a lid on the pan and let it sit for 10 minutes.
8. Once ready, add the lime juice and stir well.
9. Serve with rice.