saoji jackfruit curry
Jackfruit is one of the most popular meat alternatives around the world. Made in Saoji style, which is a niche cooking style from central India, this curry tastes exactly like a meat curry as the texture of jackfruit is meaty. This curry is a must-try for anyone who likes spicy food. Jackfruit is also considered a superfood hence with the dish takes care of both health and satisfies your soul.
Cooking Time
30min
Prep Time
10 min
Serves
5
Categories
Curry
Cooking tools used
Mixer Grinder
Cuisines
Indian - Maharashtra
Ingredients
Main Section
chopped jackfruit
2
cup
each piece should be an inch long
tomatoes
1
unit/count
onions
1
unit/count
coconut (grated)
4
tsp
coriander seeds
2
tsp
cumin seeds
1
tsp
cloves
2-3
unit/count
black peppercorns
10
unit/count
green cardamom pods
2
unit/count
black cardamom pods
2
unit/count
cinnamon stick
1
unit/count
Bay leaves
4-5
unit/count
dry red chillies
5
unit/count
poppy seeds
1
tbsp
ginger garlic paste
1
unit/count
salt
1
tsp
oil
3
tbsp
coriander leaves
3-4
unit/count
lemon
1
unit/count
Step 1
Heat up the frying pan and roast all the spices on low heat for 3-4 minutes. keep the roasted spices aside and dry roast the coconut for 1-2 minutes. After the spices and coconut have cooled down grind them into a smooth paste in a grinder. The Saoji special masala is ready
Step 2
In frying add some oil and saute roughly chopped onions. Cook the onions until they are slightly brown, add chopped tomatoes, and cook for another 4-5 minutes on low flame. Let the veggies cool down and then make a smooth paste using a grinder.
Step 3
In a pot add some oil. After the oil is warmed up, add the onion tomato paste. Cook the paste for 5 minutes and continuously keep stirring it. Add the Saoji Masala and salt, and cook it well. You can add little water to the pot if the mixture starts sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Step 4
Add the jackfruit pieces and stir them well in the masala. Cook the Jackfruit in the masala for 2-3 minutes. Add one glass of water to the pot and let the curry cook on a medium flame for 30 minutes. Garnish it with coriander, and add lemon juice according to your taste.
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