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    Home » Recipes » Curry Recipes

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: December 20, 2015 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Chakkakuru Mezhukkupuratti Recipe - Kerala Style Jackfruit Seeds Stir Fry Recipe

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    Chakkakuru Mezhukkupuratti Recipe - Kerala style stir-fry using jackfruit seeds, shallots or onions and spices. A wonderful side dish for rice.

    jackfruit seeds stir fry served in a small bowl on a brown background with rice

    What is Chakkakuru Mezhukkupuratti?

    "Chakkakuru" means jackfruit seeds in Malayalam and "Mezhukkupuratti" is a Kerala style of making stir-fry where the vegetables are sauteed with onion, garlic and spices.

    Usually, the stir-fry can be prepared with a variety of vegetables like plantains, beans, yam and bitter gourd.

    The best part is the dish doesn't require any grinding and can be made easily.

    Is it vegan?

    Yes. It is a vegan curry.

    Serving suggestions:

    It tastes best when served with hot steamed rice.

    Step by step preparation:

    • Bring water to boil. Add the sliced jackfruit seeds, turmeric powder and salt. Cover and cook until soft and cooked.
    • Drain water and set aside.

    • Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add finely chopped garlic and fry for a minute.
    • Add curry leaves and chopped onion or shallots and fry until light brown color.
    • Add the cooked jackfruit seeds, salt, red chilli powder and black pepper and combine well.
    • Saute over a low-medium flame until light brown color.

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    How to make Chakkakuru Mezhukkupuratti recipe video below:

    Chakkakuru Mezhukkupuratti Recipe

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    Kerala style stir-fry made with jackfruit seeds and spices. A traditional side dish for rice.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Indian, Kerala, South Indian
    Servings 3

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Sliced Jackfruit Seeds
    • 1 medium Onion
    • 2 teaspoon finely chopped Garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon Crushed Black Pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder or as needed
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • Few Curry Leaves
    • 2-3 tablespoon Coconut Oil
    • Salt to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Bring water to boil. Add the sliced jackfruit seeds, turmeric powder and salt. Cover and cook until soft and cooked.
    • Drain water and set aside.
    • Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the garlic and fry for a minute.
    • Add the curry leaves and chopped onion and fry until light brown color.
    • Add the cooked jackfruit seeds, salt, red chilli powder and black pepper and combine well.
    • Fry over a low – medium flame until light brown color.
    • Serve hot with rice and ghee.

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    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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    1. Kousikasa g says

      December 22, 2015 at 9:27 am

      excellent but will there be a difference in taste if we avoid
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