Jackfruit Curry
Jackfruit Curry
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp nigella seeds celery or onion seeds can be used
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 dried red chilies
- 1 small onion chopped
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/3 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes pureed
- 20 oz. green jackfruit chopped into small pieces or shred
- 25-30 medium shrimp shelled, deveined, cooked
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1-1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat extra virgin olive oil and add cumin, mustard and nigella seeds. Wait to hear seeds sizzle or pop. About 1 minute.
- Add bay leaves and red chilies. Cook for 15 seconds.
- Add onion, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until translucent. Stir occasionally.
- Add coriander, turmeric, and freshly ground pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Add pureed tomatoes, jackfruit and salt. Mix well.
- Cover and cook for 15-17 minutes.
- To thicken tomato puree, uncover and cook for 3-5 more minutes.
- Add water and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Taste and add extra salt or spice if necessary.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add cooked shrimp and cook for another 5 minutes.
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