Raw Jack fruit Fry

Long long time ago, when my grand ma was alive , she used to own some farm land. Once or twice an year my father and some of our relatives would go to this little village which was closest to this farm land, and meet the farmer who would be tending our farms. On one of those trips my dad took me along and on that trip, the farmer's wife served us lunch. And that was my first taste of this amazing curry-the raw jack fruit fry.

There was nothing I had tasted before that tasted like this. It was amazing. And most of my elderly relatives also didn't know what it was. Everyone was surprised. But after that day I never had it ever again.

But today when I went to the Indian store, I found a small raw jack fruit. It was close to 2 lbs. Very small compared to how big a jack fruit can grow. But I got it and to tell you the truth I had no idea as to how to cut and cook it. But a little searching on the international-network gave me some answers.

This is a simple fry but it tastes divine I served it along with some Khatti Dal and white rice. Super yummy delicious nostalgic dinner ready

Raw Jack Fruit Poriyal (Simple raw jack fruit fry)

Raw jack fruit fry

Ingredients:

1. 1.5 to 2 lbs raw jack fruit
2. 1/2 teaspoon each of salt, turmeric
3. 2 red chillies broken
4. 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, mustard seeds, urad dal, hing
5. few curry leaves
6. 2-3 tablespoons oil 

Cut the rack fruit into half. Apply oil to your palms and a sharp knife. Slice through the spiky skin of the jack fruit.

Jack fruit half

Peeled raw jack fruit

Cut the jack fruit into quarters. Cut the middle part of the jack fruit and discard.

Raw jack fruit quarters

Grate the quarters. For me a mandolin worked best. But be very careful with your hands, as to not cut them

Grated jack fruit raw

In a pan heat the oil and add the cumin, urad dal, mustard seeds, dried red chillies and curry leaves. Fry till they start to splutter. Add hing and fry for 30 seconds. Add the grated jack fruit and mix well. Cover and fry on medium low for 20-30 minutes till jack fruit becomes tender. Enjoy