Champaran Kathal(Jackfruit)

 Being a Vegetarian I donot cook non vegetarian food, the only option non veg eaters from the family have is to order from the restaurants. I am always looking to impress these non veg lovers so they don’t have to eat outside food often! This recipe tastes very close to mutton curry and my family simply loved it! Try it out! 

 Ingredients 

1kg jackfruit 

8-10 medium sized onion

2 Tbsp garlic paste 

3-4 whole garlic cloves

1.5 Tbsp green chilli paste

1.5 Tbsp ginger paste

1 tsp cumin seeds

1.5 tsp turmeric powder 

1.5 Tbsp coriander powder 

1 Tbsp chilli powder 

1/2 Tbsp Kashmiri mirch powder 

1 Tbsp cumin powder 

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp meat masala (optional)

4-5 green cardamom crushed

1-2 black cardamom crushed

1 piece of mace

6-8 cloves

2 whole red chillies 

3 bay leaves 

1/2 tsp nutmeg powder 

Salt to taste 

200 ml mustard oil

Fresh coriander for garnishing 

Procedure 

Chop the jackfruit in small pieces

Add the thinly sliced onions, ginger garlic paste, chilli paste and all the masalas along with salt, add 3-4 Tbsp mustard oil and mix well, keep aside to marinate for 15 minutes! Place a cooker on medium flame, ads 1 tbsp mustard oil, add the marinated Jackfruit, place 4-5 whole garlic cloves,  close the lid and give 3-4 whistles on low flame! Once the pressure releases open the lid, heat a kadhai, add the jackfruit and toss well to fry on medium flame, add chopped coriander and mix well! Serve hot!!

 

Mango Chilli Dip

 Ingredients:

1 ripe mango, peeled & Chopped

3 cloves garlic

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp lime juice 

1/2 tsp chilli flakes

1/4 tsp ginger juice( grated and squeezed )

1/4 tsp black pepper

Salt to taste

Procedure:

Put the diced mango, garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, chilli flakes, ginger, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan over medium heat, cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.

This can be used as a glaze for grilled fish & Chicken. Or can be used as a dip with french fries. Add some coconut milk as a variation to above recipe.