Can you envision a meatless Biryani? With jackfruit, it becomes a delicious reality! Especially for Biryani enthusiasts contemplating a shift to vegan options, this dish is a superb choice. It’s a gently seasoned, dum-cooked Biryani crafted from unripe jackfruit, (kathal in Hindi). Plus, it’s a gluten-free delight, so dietary concerns are out of the picture.
For Thai curry enthusiasts, this is a must-try, especially in Goa where it’s cherished as comfort food. Don’t miss out on this nutritious delight, brimming with vegetables. Simply boil jackfruit and water chestnut, then simmer with coconut milk, jaggery, and Thai curry paste; jaggery lends a crucial sweet-savoury note.
Did you know that unripe jackfruit, combined with copious amounts of oil and the fiery ‘Bhut Jolokiya’, creates one of the spiciest Indian pickles? Yes, you read it correctly. Like many other fruits, jackfruit is an excellent ingredient for pickle-making. If you have some raw mangoes on hand, feel free to include those as well.
Jackfruit can be a delightful addition to your ‘kheer’ or ‘payasam’. In India, ‘payasam’ is a renowned sweet hailing from Tamil Nadu. Although the preparation takes over an hour, the final outcome is undeniably rewarding. This dish is also recognised as ‘Chakka Pradhaman’, primarily featuring jackfruit and coconut milk. It stands as one of the most celebrated ‘kheer’ variations, especially prepared during the Onam festival in Kerala.
Jackfruit chips are created by immersing semi-ripe jackfruit flesh in coconut oil and deep-frying it. These chips serve as an ideal snack to satisfy your tea-time cravings.