Chakka Varuthathu Jack Fruit Chips Vishu Recipe

Chakka Varuthathu [Jack Fruit Chips]

Chakka varuthathu an authentic chips of Kerala. Fry the raw chakka in coconut oil, it is very delicious. Learn how to fry the Jackfruit chips in this Vishu.

Ingredients for Chakka Varuthathu

Raw Jack Fruit -- 1 [medium sized]

Salt to Taste

Oil for deep frying

Method of Preparing Chakka Varuthathu

Peel and remove the white strips and seeds from the jackfruit. Now cut each segment into strips of medium thickness and keep aside.

Heat oil in large thick bottomed pan [uruli], when the oil is hot reduces the flame and drop in handful of jackfruit strips. Stir immediately and make sure that they don’t stick together.

Mix the salt in little water, just enough water to cover the salt. Keep it aside.

When strips are ¾ th cooked, completely reduce the flame and carefully pour in some of the salt water.

Let it cook for some more time, until it becomes golden brown and crisp.

Drain on to a colander to remove excess water. Allow to cool and store in air tight container.