Srilankan Jackfruit Curry Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.To make the Sri Lankan curry powder, in a hot pan on low to medium heat dry roast ½ tsp coriander (dhania) seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera), ½ tsp whole black peppercorns, ½ tsp mustard seeds, 4 cloves (laung), 3 cardamom (elaichi), 1 inch cinnamon stick (dalchini), 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf), 2 dry red chillies for 3 to 4 minutes. Allow to cool.

step 2

• STEP 1.Transfer the roasted ingredients to the small grinding jar and blend to a smooth fine powder. Keep aside.

step 3

• STEP 1.To make the pol sambal, in the grinding jar add 1 cup freshly grated coconut,

step 4

• STEP 1.6 dry red chillies, ½ cup pearl onions (sambar onions), 1 regular onion diced, juice of 1 lemon. Grind without adding water, to get a coarse mixture.

step 5

• STEP 1.6 to make the curry, preheat a pressure cooker and add 1 tsp oil, 4 cloves chopped garlic, 1 inch chopped ginger, 2 sprigs curry leaf, 2 onions thinly sliced. Saute till the onions turn soft and lightly browned. This takes 2 to 3 minutes.

step 6

• STEP 1.Add the powdered sri lankan curry paste and the pol sambal into the cooker along with 1 ½ cup chopped tender jackfruit and salt to taste. Mix well together.

step 7

• STEP 1.Add 2 ½ cups water and pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles. When the pressure has released, open the cooker. The curry will be thick. Serve hot with rice.