Jackfruit Curry Recipe Instant Pot Stove Top Thisthatmore

Like any other Indian curry, Jackfruit is also made in Onion- Tomato Masala with lots of spices. This recipe is different from others because jackfruit pieces are first fried and then added to the Masala. You can use Jackfruit in your meal, like sabzi, Curry, pulJackfruit bbq, jackfruit patties, etc. But I like Jackfruit curry the best, simply because of its creamy flavor. Adding the Curry over a bowl of rice makes it a complete meal. Making the Jackfruit Curry is so easy using the canned jackfruit pieces. Though you can also make it from fresh Jackfruit by cutting & slicing, it is a challenging task. I’m all about making food the easiest & the healthiest way. So canned Jackfruit is always my go-to option. The post contains Helpful Tips & Tricks to make Jackfruit Curry. But if you’re in a hurry, you can also click “Jump to Recipe’ under the Heading to go directly to the Recipe Card or click Recipe Card from the Table of Contents below.

⭐WHAT IS JACKFRUIT?

Jackfruit is considered a fruit and a vegetable found in Tropical regions like Southern Asia, the Caribbean, etc. When fully mature, Jackfruit is fruit and sweet in flavor, just like a pineapple. For the curries or any other savory dishes, green or Jackfruitkfruit is used, and it has meat-like consistency. Usually, jackfruits are big and measure around 50cm (20in). It has a spiky outer layer, and cutting the raw Jackfruit is challenging. You get a half-cut jackfruit. Then you have to first cut the stem out and carefully remove the outer layer. Next, you need to remove the pieces attached to the middle stem portion. So to save time, it is best to use canneJackfruitit. You can get raJackfruitit from Indian stores in the produce idle, but they are usually very small in size & has lots of seeds, and it is often not so appetizing. So that’s why I urge you to get the canneJackfruitit to save time & trouble.

🥘INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS

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🔪HOW TO MAKE JACKFRUIT CURRY

STEP 1 - RINSE THE JACKFRUIT: First & foremost is to rinse the jackfruit pieces. Strain the liquid from the can and rinse the jackfruit pieces until it feels smooth & not slimy. Shred Jackfruitruit using fingers like pulled pork or with a fork. STEP 2 - FRY JACKFRUIT: You can fry or air-fry jackfruit pieces until the color changes or are golden. This will add flavor to the overall dish. STEP 3 - SAUTE ONION: Add oil to the Instant Pot and fry cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When they splutter, add onions. Fry onion for 2-3 minutes or until they start to change color. STEP 4 – BLEND TOMATOES: Add tomatoes (fresh/canned), ginger, garlic, and green chili in a blender/grinder. Blend it until smooth & pureed. STEP 5 - ADD TOMATOES: Add blended tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes or until oil starts to separate. STEP 6 - ADD SPICES: Add spices (garam masala powder, red chili powder, Kashmiri Red Chili Powder, and Amchur powder) and cook for 1-2 minutes. STEP 7 - ADD WATER: Add water and de-glaze the pot. Sometimes when you cook toMasala, the Masala gets stuck to the bottom of the pot. So better to de-glaze the pot before adding the ingredients. STEP 8 - ADD JACKFRUIT: Add jackfruit pieces (fried or rinsed), salt, and more water (if needed) and close the lid. STEP 9 - PRESSURE COOK: Pressure cook for 2-3 minutes. Once timer beets NPR for 5 minutes, and then do Quick Release. STEP 10 - ADD CREAM: Open the lid and add cream or coconut milk, yogurt, or cashew paste. Also, add spinach/kale, with Kasuri methi and cilantro, and mix.
STEP 5 - ADJUST & SERVE: Adjust the flavoring and serve with Indian Flatbread.

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👪SERVING SUGGESTIONS

You can serve this Jackfruit Curry with a bowl of steamed rice (white/ brown) or quinoa. You can also serve with Indian Flatbread like Chapatti, Naan, Poori, or Kulcha, some coriander, sliced onion, green chutney, and lemon juice.

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