Kathal Masala
Raw jackfruit chunks browned and simmered in a robust onion-tomato masala until meaty and tender. A hearty vegan curry that eats like the real thing.
50 min 2 servingsMedium
Ingredients
2 servingsFlavor profile
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Method
- 1Rub oil on hands and knife, then cut raw jackfruit into bite-size chunks.
- 2Shallow-fry the jackfruit pieces until lightly golden, then set aside.
- 3In the same pan, crackle cumin and bay leaf in oil.
- 4Fry chopped onion until deep golden, then add ginger-garlic paste.
- 5Add pureed tomato with turmeric, chilli, coriander powder and salt.
- 6Cook the masala until thick and oil surfaces around the edges.
- 7Return the jackfruit with a cup of water, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- 8Sprinkle garam masala and coriander leaves before serving.
Frequently asked
About 50 minutes total — 20 min prep and 30 min cooking.
Yes — Kathal Masala is gluten free, veg, vegan.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
