Kathal ki Sabzi / Kathal fry (jackfruit)

Ingredients :

500 gm jackfruit / Kathal
1/2 cup oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup Onions (chopped)
1 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 cup tomatoes finely chopped.
2-3 green chillies
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp garam masala


coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

1. Oil your hands well and keep some oil while cutting the jackfruit. Oil prevents hands from getting sticky and itchy.

2. Slice rounds into halves, and remove any thick stem in the centre, cut slices into smaller pieces. Do not wash.

3. Heat the oil and fry the pieces over medium high heat, till light brown.

4. Add cumin seeds to the oil. When the seeds begin to splutter, add the onions and ginger.

5. Stir-fry till brown, add the tomatoes, and fry.

6. Now add coriander powder, salt, chilli powder, turmeric, and the garam masala. Mix well.

7. Add the green chillies and  fried jackfruit. Cook on medium flame for 5-10 mints.
8. if required add water
9. Cook well till the jackfruit is cooked through. and all water absorbed

Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.