Vindhya’s Mudi Chekké Barthad

Dry fried tender unripe jackfruit  with brown chickpeas in a spicy coconut masala.

500 gms raw tender jackfruit

Clean and cut into small bite size pieces and cook in unsalted water until fork tender (a little added turmeric is optional)

1 cup brown chickpeas, soaked for a few hours in fresh water, then cooked until tender

Dry masala

• Roast the following separately, then grind to a powder:
• 4 red chillies
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander Seeds
• 2 cloves
• 1 small piece of cinnamon or cassia

Grind the dry powdered masala along with the following ingredients and add 1 cup of water to make

Wet masala

• 1/2 cup coconut
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tomatoes (or 2 tsps tamarind extract)
• A few sprigs of fresh

For Seasoning

• 4 cloves of garlic (crushed)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 –2 tbsp of ghee
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Heat the ghee in a large pan, kadhai, or wok. When hot,add the mustard seeds,allow them to sputter, then add the cumin, garlic, curry leaves and turmeric. Fry on low for about a minute. Increase the heat to medium, then add the ground masala and cook it for about 7 to 8 minutes, add the cooked jackfruit and the chickpeas. Mix well and cook all for another ten minutes.