Breadfruit (Kada Chakka / Sheema Chakka) Masala

 

Ingredients (Serves 4 - 5)

1. Breadfruit / Sheema chakka - 1/2 kg, cut into medium cubes

   Onion - 1 small, cubed

   Green chilly - 1, slit

   Coconut tidbits / thenga kothu - 1/4 cup

   Turmeric powder - 1/4 - 1/2 tsp

   Chilly powder - 2 - 2.5 tsp

   Coriander powder - 2.5 tsp

   Fennel powder / garam masala - 1 tsp

   Curry leaves - 1 - 2 sprigs

   Salt - To taste

2. Coconut milk - 1/2 cup (Optional)

3. Oil - 1 tbsp

    Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

    Dry red chillies - 2

    Curry leaves - A few

    Pearl onions - 3 - 4

Method

 

1. Cook all the ingredients numbered 1 in a pan adding about 1 cup water. Cook until the bread fruit is done and the water evaporates completely. Bring down the heat and add 1/2 cup thick coconut milk. Taste check for salt and masala. Cook covered for 2 - 3 minutes and switch off.

2. Heat oil in a small pan. Splutter mustard seeds and fry dry red chillies. Add curry leaves and pearl onions. Saute until pearl onions turn golden. Pour over the curry. Close with a lid for 10 minutes. Mix well and serve with rice / chapatis.

 

 

Recipe Courtesy - Reshmi Subhash