Jacked Up Jack Fruit Recipe.

Thank you so much for checking out my 1st blog post. Without any delay, lets get started. Here is my go-to recipe that I normally make on the weekends. Yes, it does take a little time, but the end result is super amazing.

What's Needed:

1/4 Jackfruit - (about 1 lb)

1 - onion medium (sliced, not diced)

5 - cloves of garlic minced.

1/2 in - ginger grated.

2 - tomatoes diced

4 - potato's - peeled, split into 1/2 then sliced into 1/4 in

3 - Bay leafs.

2 - small cinnamon sticks.

4 - green HOT chilies - split into half.

Black pepper powder, salt, red pepper to taste.

For color - 1 teaspoon Turmeric or saffron for color.

Oil for frying.

Prep Work:

JackFruit - remove the pointy outer layer of jackfruit and discard. Cut the jackfruit into 1/2 inch chunks and remove the giant seeds. Now carefully split the seed into 1/2 and remove the tough paper coating the seed.

Fry the Jackfruit 1st till its golden brown and then the seeds. Put on a plate with paper towel to drain the oil

=> Air fry or toss in in oven till its light golden in color

Potato: Fry the potatoes till they take on a slight golden color. Put on a plate with paper towel to drain the oil

=> Air fry or toss in in oven till its light golden in color

Cooking:

In a WoK or a giant shallow pan, add some oil toss in 1st the bay leafs, along with the onions and cook till the onion are light brown.

As soon as that happens, add in the ginger 1st, as soon as you start smelling the ginger,

Now add the garlic along with the green pepper and cook for about a minute and mix well.

Reduce the heat down to medium and add all the dry spices.

=> If you are using saffron, mix it in water and add to the mix once the water is added.

As soon as you start smelling the amazing spices add in the tomatoes and mix them up. Once the tomatoes become tender, add about 2 to 2 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Now add the Jackfruit and potatoes and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 min.

NOTE: If you feel too much water was added or if the dish has too much water, no worries, just take a spoon full of cornstarch, mix 4 spoons of cold water and add to the dish. Bring to a boil and it will thicken right up.

Serving Suggestion::

Ideally, please serve on a bed of boiled rice along with a fresh cut cucumber and sliced tomatoes.

Pita/Roti/Paratha - yes, you can serve it with them too.

Recipes And Requests? You Bet! I will be happy to accommodate your wishes.

I have started a cooking series on my ch and Roti/Paratha recipes along with many amazing recipes will be pushed out every Friday at mid-night EST - Ch link - youtube.com/manrat

Take care and enjoy.

Man Rat