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We ofetn make bharta from numerous vegetables like brinjals,potatoes,arbi and so on.
Today we will make jackfruit bharta.
Let's see what all ingredeints are required for making jackfruit bharta.
Jackfruit - 500 grams
Tomatoes - 4 (medium sizes)
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 pinch
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Black mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
Salt - as per taste (1 tsp)
Green chilly - 2-3 (finely chopped)
Ginger - 1 inch (grated)
Green coriander - 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
Oil - for making bharta
Grease your hands with oil before cutting the jackfruit so that its sticky milk doesn't stick to your hands.
Now start cutting it.
Always prefer using raw jackfruit as it tastes better.
Make big pieces like this.
After cutting jackfruit boil it in turmeric and salt waterr.
For this place jackfruit pieces in pressure cooker and add 1/2 cup water.
Now add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.
Close the cooker,Cook for 2 minutes more on low flame after it simmer's once.
After two minutes turn off the gas and take it off flame.
Meanwhile prepare masala for the jackfruit.
Add 2-3 tbsp oil in the pan for making bharta.
When oil gets hot add asafoetida and cumin seeds.
Also add black mustard seeds.
Add turmeric powder,coriander powder,ginger,green chilly and add chopped tomatoes.
Add red chilly powder as well as per your taste.
Cover the pan so that tomatoes get cooked nicely and meanwhile check the jackfruit.
Cover the pan and cook tomatoes for 2 minutes.
Jackfruit is ready,now drain out excess water.
Now mash the boiled jackfruit slightly.
Don't mash it too finely.
Tomatoes have become tender;now add jackfruit into it.
Place jackfruit in the pan like this.
Also add salt,garam masala and mix all ingredients nicely.
Cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes more on low flame so that all spices get absorbed in the jackfruit nicely.
Jackfruit bharta is ready.
Now add green coriander into it.
Always add coriander in the last so that its aroma stays for long.
Turn off the gas.
Mouth drooling and tempting jackfruit is ready.
We have used 500 grams jackfruit for making this recipe.
This much quantity can be served to 4-5 family members.
Serve jackfruit bharta with chapatti,naan or parantha.
Try making this recipe at your home and share your experiences with us.
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