आठळ्यांची भाजी - Jackfruit Seeds Sabzi

Jackfruit is exotic tropical fruit which is huge available in Konkan in summer. Jackfruit is one of the most loved fruits at my place, ranking second after mango. During season, both ripe and unripe fruit is used in many different dishes. The edible part of the fruit is called ghare(Konkani) there must be some English name for it, which I don’t know. And the recipe which I am going to share is the left over seeds of this fruit which is called आठळ्यां (Marathi). It’s very simple and easy to make.

Ingredients:

30 to 35 Jack-fruit seeds
Tempering: 1 tbsp oil, 2 pinches mustard seeds, 2 pinches cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp hing, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp red chili powder
2 tbsp fresh coconut, scraped
1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Sugar (optional)

Method:
1) Pressure cook Jack-fruit seeds upto 3 to 4 whistles. Add some salt while pressure cooking.
2) Once seeds are cooked, peel them and discard the peels. Roughly chop them.
3) Heat oil into a kadai. Add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds crackle, add cumin seeds, hing, turmeric powder and red chili powder. Add chopped jack-fruit seeds. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
4) Add cilantro, coconut, sugar and salt if required (as we have added some salt while pressure-cooking). Cook for few more minutes.

Garnish with coriander leaves and Serve hot with chapati.