Sunday, March 20, 2011

Chakka [Jack Fruit] Puzhukku Vishu Recipe


Chakka puzhukku  is a popular Kerala recipe, mostly prepare on Vishu sadya. Learn how to prepare Chakka Puzhukku

Ingredients for Chakka Puzhukku

Chakka [jack fruit] – 500 gms [peel and cut into square pieces]
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds --- ½ tsp
Coconut – ½ cup [grated]
Salt to taste
Curry leaves – 2 strands
Coconut Oil – 1 tbsp

Method of preparing chakka [jack fruit] puzhukku

Boil the chakka pieces in sufficient water with turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt, till the Chakka pieces become soft.
Coarsely grind the grated coconut and cumin seeds in a mixer grinder.
Add the coconut paste into the cooked Chakka and mix. Cook another 5 minutes on low flame.
Remove from the flame and add coconut oil.
Garnish with curry leaves and serve,  

1 comment:

  1. Yes this is a vishu recipe and has to serve with rice soup or kanchi. Thanks for the recipe.

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