JEEVE PONNASA GHASSI

U all might be wondering whts this name is? Let me explain u. The word JEEV means Raw , PONNASA means Jackfruit and the word Ghassi means Curry with coconut gravy. Now its clear to all of u what my recipe is? Yes thats ' RAW JACKFRUIT COCONUT GRAVY '. When i think of comfort food,the thing that struck my mind is this recipe which is traditional konkani dish depending on vegetables or pulses. It is must in all konkani's function.

INGREDIENTS.

1 cup Raw jackfruit.

2 dry Red chillies.

5 Peppercorns.

2 tbs Coriander seeds.

1/2 cup Coconut.

1 tsp Tamarind extract.

Turmeric powder a pinch.

Salt to taste.

SEASONING.

2 tbs Oil.

Curry leaves few.

METHOD.

Pressure cook raw jackfruit pieces with salt until they are tender. (I took 2 whistles) Make sure the pieces does not overcook. Keep aside after its done. Dry roast coconut , dry red chilli , coriander seeds , peppercorns with a pinch of turmeric powder.Roast until it gets brown. Set to cool for a while.

Then grind the mixture into fine past along with tamarind extract. U can see later that the paste starts becoming oily and its smells too good. This is called 'Masol'. (U can keep this mixture almost for 2 months. And the taste remains the same).

Heat a pan and add the cooked jackfruit along with its water. Add finally the grounded thick paste and bring up to boil.

In other pan, heat oil and add curry leaves and pour it over the gravy.

This recipe can be prepared with Bread fruit or Potatoes instead of raw jackfruit.

Serve hot with rice.