CHAKKA PUZHUKKU

 

MASHED RAW JACKFRUIT / CHAKKA PUZHUKKU 

INGREDIENTS 

Raw Jackfruit - 15 Arils
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp 
Salt - To Taste

INGREDIENTS TO GRIND 

Grated Coconut - 1 1/2 cups
Green Chillies - 4
Garlic Cloves - 6
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tsp 
Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig 
Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp 
Salt - To Taste

INGREDIENTS TO TEMPER 

Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp 
Curry Leaves - 2 Sprigs 
Dry Red Chillies - 2
Coconut Oil - 3 Tbsps 

METHOD 

Remove seeds and outer rags from the jackfruit arils and chop or slice into thin strips
In a pan boil the chopped jackfruit bulbs with enough water turmeric powder and salt to taste
Cook until the jackfruit pieces are tender and the water is dried up completely 
Coarsely grind the ingredients to grind and set aside
Mash the cooked jackfruit a little add the coarsely ground masala and mix well
Heat oil in a pan and temper mustard seeds curry leaves and dry red chillies 
Pour over the mashed jackfruit mix well and serve hot with fish curry 

Notes:

Adjust spices to suit your taste 

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ROASTED COCONUT FISH CURRY

 ROASTED COCONUT FISH CURRY 

INGREDIENTS 

Fish - 500 gm
Sliced Shallots - 1/2 cup
Sliced Green Chillies - 5
Sliced Tomatoes - 2
Grated Ginger - 1 Tbsp 
Crushed Garlic - 1 Tbsp 
Tamarind Pulp - 3 Tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds - 1 Tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp
Curry Leaves - 2 Sprigs
Coconut Oil - 4 Tbsp
Salt - To Taste

TO ROAST AND GRIND

INGREDIENTS 

Grated Coconut - 1 1/2 cup
Sliced Shallots - 5
Chopped Garlic - 2 pods
Chilli Powder - 2 Tbsp 
Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1 Tbsp
Coriander Powder - 1 Tbsp 
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp 
Peppercorns - 1 Tbsp 
Curry Leaves - 1 Sprig
Salt - To Taste

In a pan add grated coconut peppercorns garlic shallots and curry leaves
Once it turns golden add spice powders
Roast until raw smell is no more
Add salt to taste and mix well
Cool at room temperature 
Grind to a smooth paste

METHOD

Heat oil in a clay pot or kadai
Add in the fenugreek seeds mustard seeds and curry leaves 
Once they splutter add in the sliced shallots and green chillies 
Once the shallots are soft and transparent add in the grated ginger and crushed garlic 
Sauté for a couple of minutes and add the sliced tomatoes 
Sauté until mushy and add in the tamarind pulp and ground masala 
Sauté and add salt to taste and water as required 
Add in the cleaned fish pieces 
Cover and cook in low to medium flame
Once done serve hot with white rice mashed Tapioca or Chakka Puzhukku 

Notes :

Adjust spices to suit your taste
I served with Chakka Puzhukku and white rice 
Use any kind of fish with bones or fillets 
Chakka Puzhukku is mashed raw jackfruit 
I’ll post the recipe soon





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BABY SHRIMPS CUTLETS

 BABY SHRIMPS CUTLETS

INGREDIENTS 

Baby Shrimps - 1/2 kg

Potatoes - 1/4 kg

Moringa Leaves - 1 cup

Chopped Onion - 2

Chopped Green Chillies - 5

Black Pepper Powder - 1 Tbsp

Crushed Ginger Garlic - 2 Tbsp

Chilli Powder - 2 Tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp 

Fennel Powder - 1 Tsp 

Garam Masala Powder - 1 Tsp 

Chopped Curry Leaves - 1 Tbsp 

Breadcrumbs - 2 cups

Vegetable Oil - 2 Tbsp

Vegetable Oil - To Fry

Eggs - 2

Salt - To Taste

METHOD

Wash baby shrimps well and keep aside

Clean and wash moringa leaves 

In a pan heat oil and add chopped onion and green chillies

When transparent add crushed ginger garlic and sauté until raw smell is no more

Add the cleaned shrimp moringa leaves spice powders and salt to taste

Mix well cover and cook in medium to low flame stirring in between 

Once done remove pan from stove

Mash the boiled potatoes and add to the pan

Mix until we’ll combined 

From the mixture take even sized balls flatten into discs or any shape

Keep in a tray and cover with cling film

Refrigerate until frying time 

Beat the eggs well in a bowl and set aside

Take breadcrumbs in a bowl 

Heat oil to fry in a pan

Dip cutlets in the egg roll in breadcrumbs 

Deep fry in medium flame until browned

Serve hot with mayo or any dip you like

Notes :

Adjust spices to suit your taste 

Fry to golden colour or browned

Adding moringa leaves is optional 

I haven’t added coriander leaves

Can be added if liked

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