Jackfruit Curry

Jack fruit is becoming increasingly common in many different dishes. It is often used in Sri Lanka - where food is pivotal to their social life. We have a foolproof recipe that will make you, your family and your friends happier with every mouthful.

You’ll need:

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp coriander seeds

• 10 curry leaves or ½ tsp fenugreek seeds

• ½ tsp fennel seeds

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

At low, medium heat, fry the spices with no oil for around 2 minutes. In the meantime, prepare:

• 1 medium-sized onion chopped 

• 3-4 cloves of garlic roughly chopped

• 1-2 green chillies chopped

Add with the spices and fry onion, garlic & chillies until lightly browned while preparing…

• 1 can jack fruit drained and chopped into bite-size pieces (if not already)

Add and fry the jack fruit and fry while stirring.

• ⅔ can coconut milk

• 1½ tsp turmeric

Add them and simmer for around 8 minutes. Add water if it gets too thick.

Let cool and sit for at least an hour, preferably 8 hours. 

To serve:

• White rice &/or flatbread

• A handful of coriander (~10g)

• Teriyaki shallots (optional)