Jackfruit Curry
Ingredients
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cans of jackfruit, rinsed and drained
3 cups vegetable broth
juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place the jackfruit in a bowl. Use your fingers or a fork to pull the pieces part in to shreds and chunks. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the curry powder, garam masala, coriander, thyme, turneric, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. add the water and stir until it becomes a thick paste. Set aside.
In a large shallow saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat for one minute. Add the cumin, fennel, and mustard seeds. Stir and fry the seeds until they begin to pop and sputter, about three minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and quickly mix together, stirring constantly for one minute, before adding the onion. Sauté the onion until translucent.
If there is anything sticking to the bottom of the pan, use a few tablespoons of water tyo deglaze the pan and scrape it all up. Add the bell pepper and mix to combine. Add the spice paste and mix until fully combined. Allow to cook for about two minutes.
Add the jackfruit and mix until fully combined. Add the vegetable broth and lime juice and mix to combine. Scrape the bottom of anything that may be sticking, if needed. Cover the pan and bring to a boil.
Once it is boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and crack the lid just a bit. Let simmer for about 40-45 minutes, until sauce is thickened. If you want to make it a little thicker, you can add the arrowroot powder, but it's not necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with quinoa or rice (or another type of grain), along with the greens. Enjoy!
More Info
Servings / Yield: 4
Prep Time: Unspecified / Total Time: Unspecified
Category: Main Dish
Keywords: jack fruit curry indian