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Jackfruit Curry

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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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