Jackfruit bhaji/ foogath

Jackfruit bhaji is made of the tender Jackfruit pods which are mature but unripe. 

Ingredients:

Tender Jackfruit pods : 1 big bowl

Oil : 2 tbls

Mustard  : 1 tsp

Curry leaves  : 1 - 2

Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp

Onion : 1

Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp

Green chilies : 1 - 2

Salt : to taste 

Sweetener : to taste 

Grated coconut : 1/2 cup

Procedure : 

Cut the jackfruit and allow the sap to ooze out (wipe off the sap using paper or coconut coir); then cut it into smaller pieces and discard the center stem. remove the pods and tear into pieces, also cut some seeds or just smash them. (The cutting process will make the knife and hand sticky with the sap, you can use oil to clean your hands and the knife can be heated on fire and then wiped out using newspaper, keeping in mind that the knife is hot)

Heat some oil, add mustard, allow them to splutter then add cumin, curry leaves and sauté for a while. Then add chopped onions, green chilies and sauté till translucent. 

Then add turmeric powder and the jackfruit pods, some water; cover with a lid and cook till they becomes translucent and soft. 

Finally add salt, sweetener and grated coconut and cook for 2 - 3 minutes. 

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