Ponsa elchekkeri( jack fruit)

Ponsa elchekkeri( jack fruit) - Sobha P Shenoi

Ingredients:

Raw jack fruit -2 cups(better to take jack fruit which is just about to ripe ) Jack fruit seed-10 Turmeric powder-1/4tsp Chilly powder-1/2tsp Water-2cups Salt-to taste Grated coconut-1 1/4 coconut Cumin seeds-1/4tsp Coconut oil-2tbsp Mustard seeds-1/4tsp Dry red chilly-5 Curryleaves-2strings Chop each jack fruit pods into 4- to 5 pieces.Wash well ..Cook along with salt, Jack fruit seed, turmeric powder,water and chilly powder.

Method:

If u r cooking in cooker 2 whistle is enough. In a blender grind 1 coconut and cumin seeds along with very small amount of water .Not grind too fine paste.. Add this mix to the cooked jack fruit . Mix and boil well in low flame. In a pan heat coconut oil,splutter mustard seeds,dry red chilly and curry leaves. When done add 1/4 portion of one coconut and roast the coconut in a medium flame till it become golden brown colour. Add this seasoning to the jackfruit-coconut mix. Switch of the fire and close the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. So the very tasty traditional Jack fruit elchikkeri is ready to serve Ponsa elchikkeri (jackfruit) . Cumin seeds-1/4tsp