Jackfruit Curry : Authentic Kerala Curry

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1. Rich in Nutrients

Jackfruit is packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, and fiber — supporting overall health and immunity.

2. Great for Digestion

Its high dietary fiber content aids healthy digestion, prevents constipation, and supports gut health.

3. Boosts Immunity

Vitamin C and antioxidants help your body fight infections and inflammation.

4. Heart-Friendly❤️

Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and may reduce the risk of heart disease.

5. Natural Energy Source⚡

Jackfruit is rich in natural sugars (fructose & sucrose), giving you a quick, sustained energy boost.

6. Supports Skin & Eye Health👀✨

Vitamin A and antioxidants promote healthy skin and improve vision.

7. Plant-Based Meat Alternative🌱

Unripe jackfruit has a meat-like texture, making it a popular vegetarian/vegan substitute in curries, tacos, and burgers.

8. Helps in Weight Management⚖️

Low in calories yet filling — it keeps you satisfied for longer.



 Ingredients

  • Raw jackfruit – 2 cups, sliced into small pieces

  • Jackfruit seeds – from the same fruit

  • Salt – to taste

  • Grated coconut – 1 cup

  • Dried red chilies – 3 to 4

  • Green chilies – 2

  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon

  • Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon

  • Curry leaves – 2 sprigs (divided for paste and tempering)

  • Garlic cloves – 3 to 4

  • Oil – 2 tablespoons

  • Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon

  • Shallots – 4 to 5, sliced

  • Split urad dal – ½ teaspoon

  • Additional grated coconut – 2 tablespoons (for tempering)


Jackfruit Curry

  1. Slice the jackfruit into small pieces.
  2. Cook them thoroughly in a pressure cooker, adding the jackfruit seeds for extra flavor. While cooking, add salt to taste.
  3. Once cooked, prepare a coarse paste using grated coconut, dried red chilies, green chilies, pepper, cumin, curry leaves, and garlic.
  4. Add this paste to the cooked jackfruit and cook again until the raw smell of the coconut mixture disappears.
  5. Prepare the tempering by heating oil and adding mustard seeds, dried red chili, curry leaves, shallots, split urad dal, and a little grated coconut. Roast until golden.
  6. Pour the tempering over the jackfruit curry.

Serve hot with rice or alongside fish curry.

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