Chakka Upperi
Chakka or Jack fruit is mainly used as a fruit. Jackfruit contains antioxidants and phytonutrients. It is also known to help cure ulcers and indigestion. Try this recipe with raw Jackfruit.
Raw Jackfruit – Small
Onion – 2
Chilly powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon
Salt – As required
Oil – 1 Teaspoon
Urud dhal, gram dhal – 1 spoon
Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon
1)Apply Coconut oil on both the hands(palms) and knive before cutting the jackfruit.
2)Remove the outer layer completely( as we do with Pineapple). Cut the Jack fruit into medium sized pieces.
3) Pressure cook the cut pieces with turmeric powder,salt and chilly powder for 2 whistles.
4)Drain the boiled pieces and crush them slightly. All the flowers inside will open up.
5)Heat oil in a pan and fry mustard seeds, urud dhal and gram dhal in order. Add a red chilly if required. 6)Add the crushed pieces and fry for 5 minutes.
Chakka Upperi is ready to be served. This goes well with rice and all type of curries.
