Jackfruit Buns / Chakka Buns

Ingredients:

15 ripe jackfruit bulbs / 1 cup jackfruit , chopped

1/2 cup yogurt / curd

1/2-3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp ghee

2 cup plain flour ( add more if required )

oil for deep frying

Preparation:

1. In a blender, add the chopped jackfruit pieces and puree / blend it well until smooth.
2. Transfer this to a bowl and add yogurt, sugar, baking soda, cumin seeds, salt and 1 tbsp ghee and mix well.
3. Add plain flour as required and mix well with a spoon without any lumps.
4. Then knead it well to a soft dough adding 1 tbsp ghee and keep it covered for 6-8 hours.
5. Make small balls out of this dough and roll each dough in a floured surface to make poori using a rolling pin.
6. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry them in the hot oil till golden on both sides at medium flame.
7. Drain them on a paper towel and serve hot...

• Add more plain flour, if required as it may vary with the size of jackfruit bulbs / chakka chula used....