Chakkakuru Manga Curry / Jackfruit Seeds Mango Curry

Ingredients

Jackfruit seeds – 20

Water – 3/4 cup

Drumsticks – 2

Prawns – 100 gm

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Chilly powder – 1/4 tsp

Water – 1 1/2 cups

Salt – to taste

Raw mango pieces – 4 or more

For Grinding

Grated Coconut – 1 cup

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Green chillies – 4

Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp

Garlic – 2 small

For Tempering

Coconut oil – 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Small onions – 6 sliced

Dry red chillies – 4 broken, seeds removed

Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

Method

Remove the outer skin of the jackfruit seeds and soak them in water overnight.  Remove the brown skin, wash and cut them into two, lengthwise.  Pressure cook the seeds with 3/4 cup of water for 6 minutes or till done. Grind the ingredients mentioned above to a fine paste.  Cook drumsticks along with prawns, turmeric powder, chilly powder and salt in 1 1/2 cups of water.  When it is half cooked, add the mangoes and cooked jackfruit seeds.  When it is done, add the ground paste and mix well.  Simmer for 2 minutes and switch off the flame.  Fry the ingredients for tempering and pour over the curry.  Serve lip-smacking ‘Chakkakuru Manga Curry / Jackfruit Seeds Mango Curry’ with rice.  Enjoy!