Chakka avial / Tender jackfruit with coconut
Chakka avial is a flavorful savory dish made with tender or unripe jackfruit and tart green mango.
Servings 4
Calories
Ingredients
- 20-25 Fresh green jackfruit pods Pacha chakka chula / Raw not ripe jackfruit pods (cleaned)
- 10 Jackfruit seed thick white &brown skin removed and cleaned (Chakka kuru )
- 1/4 -1/2 of 1 Raw mango depending on its tartness skin removed
To crush very coarsely:
- 1 1/2 cups Coconut grated or slightly more
- Garlic - 2-3 small flakes
- 2 -3 Green chili Use thondan mulakku for best results
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1/3 tsp Turmeric powder
- * do not add water while grinding if the mixee blade does not move add only few tsps of water
To season :
- Few sprigs Curry leaves
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil or slightly more
Instructions
- Cut the mango and the jackfruit pods into lengthwise pieces (if its too thin it will mash up fast) and seeds into two or three.
- Pour 1/2 -1 glass water and begin by cooking the jackfruit seeds (as it takes longer to cook) towards the end add jackfruit and mango pieces (cut into slices as seen in pic)when this is around 80-90% cooked and all of the water has almost evaporated make a well in the middle of the veggies and add the ground coconut mix cover with the veggies and cook on low heat for another 5 minutes
- Make sure the jackfruit and seeds are cooked well then switch off the flame. Now open and stir gently so coconut crushed coats all the veggies evenly. Now drizzle the coconut oil over the avial evenly and curry leaves slightly squished with ur fingers.
- Mix once to level the top layer and keep it covered until served. Serve chakka avial along with Kerala matta rice , spicy & tangy curries , fish fry etc..or just plain rice gruel and some hot lemon pickle.
Notes
Make sure not to stir the jackfruit too much or over cook the veggies. Once they star to mash up it will quickly become one big lump.
I have used frozen jackfruit and frozen cooked jackfruit seeds. Both are #Dailydelight brand. Look for these products in the fresh frozen veg section in Indian store.
I have used frozen jackfruit and frozen cooked jackfruit seeds. Both are #Dailydelight brand. Look for these products in the fresh frozen veg section in Indian store.