Snack Recipe: Have You Tried This Stir-Fried Jackfruit Seeds Yet?
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Ripe jackfruit is an absolute favourite in the tropical regions of India. Its unique subtle sweet and fruity flavour makes it the cream of the crop amongst tropical fruits. Moreover, the unique texture and taste of jackfruit flesh make it quite versatile. From devouring them raw to make sumptuous laddoos out of them, the ways to eat jackfruit are endless. However, a few people are aware of the delicacies that one can make out of jackfruit seeds. With numerous health benefits and crunchy texture, jackfruit seeds are one of the healthiest snack options. Here’s one such recipe which can fit into your dining table any time of the day.

JACKFRUIT SEEDS STIR FRY

Preparation time- 10 minutes

Cooking time- 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

For the mustard paste

  •  2 tablespoons mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 3 green chillies
  • 6 cloves of garlic

For the stir fry

  • 1 cup jackfruit seeds, sun-dried for 2 days with the skin peeled-off
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 tsp panch phoran
  • 1 ½ tablespoon mustard oil
  • Salt (according to taste)
  • 1 ½ tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ Kashmiri chilli powder

PROCESS

  1. Cut the dried and peeled jackfruit seeds into halves and boil them with turmeric powder and salt for 10 mins.
  2. Grind all the ingredients and make a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
  3. Heat mustard oil in a frypan, add panch phoran and onions. Saute till onions are golden brown.
  4. Add salt, turmeric powder, and Kashmiri chilli powder and combine well.
  5. Pour the mustard paste and mix well on medium heat. Add 100 ml water to cook it.
  6. Finally, add the jackfruit seeds and cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes till it's scorched

This recipe can be eaten with rotis and is a perfect side dish for an Indian thali too. One can also prefer to eat them as a healthy snack option. Bon appetit!