Chakka Puzhukku/ Mashed Jackfruit

Ingredients:

3 cups chopped unripe jackfruit

1 1/2 cup grated coconut

3 green chilli

2 garlic cloves

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

2 sprigs curry leaves

1 tbsp coconut oil

salt

Preparation:

1. Grind the grated coconut, green chillies, garlic and cumin seeds to a coarse mixture without adding water and keep aside.
2. Cook the chopped jackfruit with little water, salt and turmeric powder.
3. Add the ground mixture to the cooked jackfruit, mash well and cook for 1-2 minutes. Check salt. Switch off the flame.
4. Add curry leaves and coconut oil and mix well. Serve hot..

•  I used frozen unripe jackfruit for the above recipe...

Recipe Source: Lekshmi's Adukkala