Echore Chingri Bharta (Raw Jackfruit - Prawns Curry)

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Chef :

Bethica Das

Echore Chingri Bharta (Raw Jackfruit - Prawns Curry)

#traditional - This is traditional and a lost Bengali recipe that I came across and so decided to give it a try. The method of cooking was unique, in the sense that the jackfruit was first deep fried and ground instead of boiling it. The end result was just so amazing and yummy. It can be enjoyed with either plain steamed rice or chapati. You do not get to see such out-of-the-box recipes. It is an old recipe that you usually get to see our mothers and grandmothers cooking. I personally am on the lookout for such rare recipes and waste no time in trying it out. It is a must-try recipe and I am sure all jackfruit lovers will appreciate it. So Bon Appetit!!

Ingredient

small raw jackfruit, cubed

1/2 cup

prawns, deveined & cleaned

3 tbsp.

mustard oil

2-3

dry red chilies

1 tsp.

nigella seeds

1/4 tsp.

asafoetida

2 tbsp.

garlic, chopped

onion, chopped

1-2

green chilies, chopped

to taste

salt

1/2 tsp.

turmeric powder

1 tsp.

cumin powder

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the chopped jackfruit till light golden brown in colour. Drain and keep aside to cool. Blend into a smooth paste by adding some water.

* Step 2

Heat 2 tbsp. mustard oil in a pan / kadai and saute the red chilies. Drain and crush them. keep aside. Then fry the prawns till it changes colour. Drain and keep aside.