Coconut Jackfruit Curry

Name: Coconut Jackfruit Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) can green jackfruit in brine, rinsed and shredded; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 cup water; 5 tablespoons coconut milk; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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This coconut jackfruit curry is a delicious Sri Lankan side dish for rice or roti.

Recipe by Nimmi Rashinika

Published on December 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (20 ounce) can green jackfruit in brine, rinsed and shredded
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water
5 tablespoons coconut milk
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Combine jackfruit, curry powder, chili powder, salt, cardamom, parsley, turmeric, and cinnamon in a bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and cumin; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add seasoned jackfruit, water, and coconut milk; mix well. Reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes.
Turn off heat, add cilantro, and mix well. Serve hot.

Cook's Note:

You can use fresh ginger instead of ground ginger, a cinnamon stick instead of ground cinnamon, and 1 cup liquid from the can of jackfruit instead of 1 cup water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204	Calories
15g	Fat
15g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	20%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Sodium 915mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 6mg	31%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 245mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.