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Young green Jackfruit makes a great shredded meat sub. Easy, Vegan, Soy-free Gluten-free Grain-free Indian curry. Simple spices, amazing flavor.

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Easy Jackfruit Curry | Vegan Richa

On a Jackfruit roll with this easy Jackfruit Curry. Simple, well spiced and delicious!

Young Green Jackfruit is available in canned form in brine in Asian stores and some larger Indian stores. It is also available online on amazon or Indian stores. Jackfruit is called “Kathal” in Hindi which might be the name used in Indian stores. You might also be able to find the whole Green Jackfruit in the grocery section in asian stores or Indian stores depending on the store and season. Call and check before heading to the store as it is much cheaper in the stores than online.  

Jackfruit has been used for ages in some cuisines. It is the largest tree borne fruit in the world and is rich in Vitamin C, B6 and potassium. It has a meaty interior with a mild flavor. The seeds of the fruit are edible too. 

This Jackfruit curry uses a few spices. Use any that you have and add some garam masala. Cook longer to infuse the Jackfruit with flavor. Serve with rice, quinoa, couscous, flatbread or cooked grains of choice.


Easy Jackfruit Curry | Vegan Richa

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Easy Jackfruit Curry | Vegan Richa

Whats your favorite way to serve Jackfruit?

For variation: You can also make this curry with cooked beans or chickpeas, or use shredded squash or vegan chikn subs. 

Easy Jackfruit Curry | Vegan Richa

Easy Jackfruit Curry

4.92 from 24 votes
By: Vegan Richa
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 2
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Young green Jackfruit makes a great shredded meat sub. Easy, Vegan, Soy-free Gluten-free Grain-free Indian curry. Simple spices, amazing flavor.
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves of garlic , chopped
  • 1 inch ginger , chopped
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 20 oz can green Jackfruit, drained, rinsed and squeezed to remove excess brine. Also chop into smaller pieces if too big., (see the first part of the post for availability details)
  • 2 medium tomatoes pureed, or 1.5 cups puree
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 to 1.5 cups water

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add cumin, mustard and nigella seeds and let them start to sizzle or pop. 1 minute. Add bay leaves and red chilies and cook for a few seconds. Add in the onion, garlic and ginger and a pinch of salt. Cook until translucent. 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add jackfruit and cook until golden on some edges. 3-4 mins. I like to toss the jackfruit in 1 tsp cornstarch or flour for extra crispy ness. This is optional
  • Add coriander, turmeric, black pepper and mix well. Add pureed tomato, salt and mix well. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook for a few minutes to thicken the tomato puree. Also, shred the Jackfruit a bit if you like.
  • Add water, cover and cook for 10- 15 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Reduce heat to medium low and cover and cook for another 10 minutes or longer until desired consistency. You can also add in 1/4 cup nondairy cream or yogurt for a creamier sauce and simmer for a minute. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Variation: You can also make this curry with cooked beans or chickpeas, or use shredded squash like butternut or use vegan chikn subs.
To make in a Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot: Follow steps 1 and 2 on saute mode in IP or Pressure cooker. Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes, then add jackfruit, salt and 1/2 to 1 cup water. Close the lid and pressure cook for 7 to 8 minutes once the cooker comes to pressure (manual 8 mins on IP). Wait for natural release. Shred the cooked jackfruit with a spatula if you wish and serve.
 
 
Nutritonal values based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal, Carbohydrates: 86g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 3g, Sodium: 347mg, Potassium: 818mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1455IU, Vitamin C: 91.1mg, Calcium: 182mg, Iron: 2.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Richa

Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

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  1. Alan says:

    5 stars
    Love this curry, made it a few times now.

    It is a it mild for my taste, so when cooking for myself ai would like it spicier. (I like heat).๐Ÿ˜€

    What spics would you commend to make it more lol a madras com vindaloo? And when should I add them, at the beginning?

    1. Richa says:

      Try my madras curry and vindaloo curry( they are in the blog!) you can add jackfruit while simmering or bake the jackfruit with some garam masala, salt garlic until crisp and add to those sauces in the end and simmer for 2 mins