Andhra Style Jackfruit Curry

Panasa Pottu Koora is a delectable dish featuring shredded raw jackfruit simmered in a flavorful mustard masala, a classic preparation from Andhra cuisine.

In Telugu, shredded or grated raw jackfruit is known as Panasa Pottu. Traditionally, the process of shredding raw jackfruit is quite intricate, involving a special knife that is used explicitly for finely chopping the jackfruit. During jackfruit season, this is a staple in the weddings of Andhra Brahmins.

Panasa Pottu Koora can be served alongside steamed rice and Sambar.

Photo credits: Hyma

Ingredients:

1. One medium-sized jackfruit

2. 5-6 cups of water

3. Turmeric Powder

4. 2 tbsp Urad Dal

5. 2 tbsp Chana Dal

6. 6-8 slit green chillies

7. Handful of curry leaves

8. Handful of cashews (optional)

9. 4-5 tbsp mustard seeds

10. Thick tamarind paste (extracted from coin-sized tamarind)

11. Oil

12. Salt (to taste)
    

Preparation Process:

Jackfruit:

• Peel the skin of the raw jackfruit and chop it into pieces.

• In a blender, add the chopped jackfruit, a pinch of turmeric, and 1-2 tbsp oil. Blend into a fine powder (this is an easy hack to get finely grated jackfruit).

• Add 5 cups of water and 2 cups of the finely grated jackfruit to a pot. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

• Drain all the water and squeeze out any remaining water. The cooked raw jackfruit is ready.

Mustard Masala (Ava Pindi):

• Add mustard seeds to a blender and blend into a fine powder.

• Add 2-3 tbsp water to the powder and make a fine paste.

The Curry:

• In a pan, heat 1/3 cup oil. Add Urad dal and Chana dal, and fry until golden brown.

• Add a pinch of turmeric, slit green chilis, and a handful of curry leaves. Fry for 2-3 minutes.

• (Optional) Add a handful of cashews and fry until they change colour.

• Add the cooked raw jackfruit and salt to taste. Mix well.

• Add the prepared mustard paste and thick tamarind paste. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes.

Panasa Pottu Ava Koora (Jackfruit Curry) is ready! Enjoy your delicious dish!

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Did you know?

Jackfruit is a superfood that’s rich in fibre, which helps you feel full and supports digestion. Unlike ripe jackfruit, the raw variety is particularly beneficial for people with diabetes. Research shows it has a lower glycemic load than rice and wheat, potentially helping to manage diabetes. Its high potassium content can lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of strokes and heart disease.

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Special thanks to Hyma for sharing her recipe with us. Hyma, who has her roots in Andhra Pradesh, is a food blogger and also has an Instagram page, Hymas Kitchen, where she shares vegetarian Andhra cuisine recipes.