Jackfruit Ghee Roast

Method

1. 1

   Prepare raw jackfruit: Use 400g canned young raw jackfruit or fresh. Cut into 3-cm pieces. Parboil in salted water 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

2. 2

   Make ghee roast masala: Blend 6-8 dried Byadgi red chillies (soaked 15 minutes), 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin, 5 garlic cloves, 1 tsp tamarind paste and salt to a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Heat ghee generously: Heat 4 tbsp ghee in a heavy pan on medium heat.

4. 4

   Fry shallots: Add 1.5 cups sliced shallots. Fry on medium heat 10-12 minutes until golden.

5. 5

   Add ghee roast masala: Add the dark red chilli paste. Fry on medium heat 8-10 minutes stirring constantly until the paste darkens and oil separates.

6. 6

   Add jackfruit: Add parboiled jackfruit pieces. Toss to coat in the dark masala.

7. 7

   Fry together: Cook on medium heat 8-10 minutes until the jackfruit absorbs the masala and gets slightly crispy edges.

8. 8

   Add sugar: Add half tsp sugar for balance. Toss well.

9. 9

   Add final ghee: Drizzle 1 tbsp more ghee. Toss on high heat 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve: Adjust salt. Jackfruit ghee roast should be dark, smoky and intensely flavoured. Serve with steamed rice.