Steamed Green Jackfruit in Poppy Seed Gravy

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Steamed Green Jackfruit in Poppy Seed Gravy

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 2 cups raw/green jack fruit,cut into dice


  • 2 nos green chili


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 1/2 cups poppy seed paste


  • 2 tsp mustard paste


  • 1 tbsp mustard oil


  • 1/2 tsp sugar


  • 1 nos bay leaf


  • 1 tsp lime juice


  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  • Cut the raw or green jackfruit into dice shaped pieces. Put them in a pressure cooker (with 2 cups of water) for2 to 3 whistles. Do not forget to add little salt while boiling them.
  • Once the pressure is released, drain the water and allow them to cool. 
  • Now take a round shape tiffin box which perfectly goes inside your pressure cooker and you can close the lid of the cooker.
  • In a bowl take poppy seed paste, mustard paste,  turmeric powder, sugar & salt and mix them well. Add 1 tablespoon water into the mixture.
  • Place the boiled jackfruit pieces into the tiffin box and pour the prepared mixture into the box.
  • Add green chilli, bay leaf, lime juice and mustard oil from top and close the lid of the box.
  • Now take water in your pressure cooker and place the tiffin box inside it. Tiffin box should not float completely submerged.
  • Wait for 2-3 whistles and do not force release the pressure. 
  • Take out the tiffin box carefully and serve lovely steamed jackfruit in poppy seed gravy with plain rice.