RAW JACKFRUIT VADA CURRY

TO GRIND

INGREDIENTS

Channa Dhal - 1 cup

Dry Red chillies - 2

METHOD

1. Soak channa dhal and dry red chillies for

    nearly 2 - 3 hours.

2. Grind coarsely and set aside.

TO PREPARE VADA

INGREDIENTS

Coarsely Ground paste

Raw Jackfruit - 2 cups ( chopped )

Onion - 1 ( chopped )

Green Chillies - 4 ( chopped )

Ginger - 1 Tbsp ( chopped )

Garlic - 2 Tbsps ( chopped )

Fennel Seeds - 1 Tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1 / 4 Tsp

Red Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp

Curry Leaves - 1 sprig  ( chopped )

Coriander Leaves - 3 Tbsps ( chopped )

Salt - to taste

Oil - to fry

METHOD

1. To the coarsely ground paste add all of the

    above ingredients for vada except oil.

2. Mix well and set aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan and add teaspoon fulls of the

    ground paste in batches and deep fry till golden brown.

4. Drain excess oil and set aside.

FOR GRAVY

INGREDIENTS

Onion - 2 ( chopped )

Green Chillies - 2 ( chopped )

Ginger Paste - 1 Tbsp

Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp

Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsps

Turmeric Powder - 1 Tsp

Garam Masala Powder - 2 Tsps

Fennel Powder - 1 Tsp

Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs

Coriander Leaves - 5 Tbsp ( chopped )

Salt - to taste

Oil - 4 Tbsps

Water - as required

TO GARNISH

INGREDIENTS

Coriander Leaves - 2 Tbsps ( chopped )

Melted Butter - 1 Tbsp

METHOD

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped curry

    leaves and onoins , saute till onion turns pinkish.

2. Add green chillies , ginger and garlic paste and

    saute till raw smell is no more.

3. Now add all of the powdered spices and salt to

    taste.

4. Saute for 5 minutes and add enough water close

    the pan and let the gravy boil for 10 minutes.

5. Now add the prepared raw jackfruit vadas and let

    it simmer in low flame for 5 minutes.

6. Remove pan from stove and transfer vada curry to

    a serving bowl.

7. Pour some melted butter and chopped coriander leaves

    on top as garnish and serve hot.