Panasapattu Curry

Ingredients

1. 1 small raw jackfruit
2. 1 tbsp oil
3. 1 1/2 tbsp tamarind pulp
4. 3 green chilies, chopped
5. 1 tsp turmeric powder
6. Salt to taste
7. 1 tsp chana dal
8. 1 tsp urad dal
9. 1 tsp mustard seeds
10. 2 whole dry red chilies
11. 2 tsp coarsely ground peanuts
12. A small bunch of curry leaves
13. 4 cups water

Method

1. **Preparing the jackfruit

   • Apply oil to your hands to avoid stickiness.
   • Peel the raw jackfruit and cut it into small cubes.

2. **Cooking the jackfruit

   • Add turmeric powder to water and bring it to a boil.
   • Add the jackfruit pieces and cook for about 15 minutes until tender.
   • Drain and keep aside.

3. **Preparing the seasoning

   • Heat oil in a pan.
   • Add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, dry red chilies, green chilies, ground peanuts, and curry leaves.
   • Fry until the dals turn golden and the seeds splutter.

4. **Making the curry

   • Add tamarind pulp and a little water to the seasoning.
   • Mix well and let it simmer briefly.

5. **Final cooking

   • Add the boiled jackfruit pieces to the pan.
   • Mix gently and cook for a few minutes so the flavors combine well.
   • Adjust salt if needed.

6. **Serving

   • Serve hot panasapattu curry with steaming rice.