Jackfruit Chickpea Coconut Stir fry - Fanasachi Bhaji
Fanasachi Bhaji / Phanasachi Bhaji - Maharashtrian Jackfruit Brown Chickpea Coconut Stir fry with coconut, sesame, Indian spices. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Side Recipe
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
Spice mix:
- 2 tbsp dried shredded coconut
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp black pepper corns
For the Stir fry:
- 15 oz can young green Jackfruit in brine or water (1 can)
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4-1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- a pinch of asafetida - hing omit to make gluten-free or use certified gf asafetida
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 dried red chilies or use chili flakes to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2-3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked or sprouted brown chickpeas kala chana, or use regular chickpeas
- 1/2 tsp or more salt
- fresh or shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Grind or blend the spice mix into coarse meal and keep aside.
- Drain the canned jackfruit. Shred the jackfruit with a processor or fork. I use a food processor. pulse a few times and done. Soak the shredded jackfruit in water for 10 mins while you prep. Drain when ready to use, rinse well and use, esp for the jackfruit in brine.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the mustard and cumin seeds. Cook until they change color or start to pop. half a minute
- Add bay leaf, chilies and asafetida and cook for a few seconds.
- Add onion, garlic and cook until translucent. 4 to 5 mins
- Add the coconut spice mix, mix well and roast for 2 minutes or until fragrant and the coconut changes color.
- Add the drained and rinsed jackfruit, chickpeas, salt and mix in.
- Add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Add a splash of water in between if needed. Stir every 5 mins. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Continue to cook until the jackfruit picks up flavor. Serve with dal or curries and garnished with coconut and a dash of lemon.
Notes
For variation, use shredded cabbage instead of jackfruit, add 2 tbsp of water instead of 1/2 cup and cook until the cabbage is cooked through.
If you have Maharashtrian Goda masala spice blend, use that instead of garam masala.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 67.7mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 4.2mg