Kathal ki Masaledaar Sabji कटहल मसाले की सब्जी Jackfruit cutting tips

For Cutting

• Firstly, apply a generous amount of mustard oil on the hands, knife and on the chopping board.
• Cut the jackfruit from the middle into two halves. Remove the inner sticky white core of the jackfruit.
• Separate the pod from the skin of the jackfruit and cut them into cubes.
• Keep the chopped pod cubes immersed in a bowl of water and salt to prevent discoloration. Rinse it well with water before using it for cooking.

For Boiling

• In a big sauce pot or handi, add water, salt, turmeric powder and give a quick boil.
• Add jackfruit pod and cook for 10-15 minutes or until half done.
• Drain the water and keep it aside for further use.

For Ginger Garlic Paste

• In a mortar pestle, add ginger, garlic, green chili and salt to taste.
• Make a coarse mixture. Keep aside for further use.

For Frying

• In a kadai, add oil, once it’s hot, add boiled jackfruit and fry them until light golden brown in color.
• Keep it aside for further use.

For Tempering

• In a handi, add oil, once it’s hot, add bay leaf, ginger garlic paste and saute it for 5-10 seconds.
• Add onion and saute until translucent.
• Add curd, coriander powder, Byadgi red chili powder and mix it well.
• Add fried jackfruit, water and give a good stir.
• Add garam masala, salt to taste, sugar and let it saute for a minute.
• For finishing, add lemon juice and coriander leaves.
• Transfer it into a serving dish, garnish it with coriander sprig and serve hot with roti.