Chakka Aviyal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jackfruit Rind
- 1 cup Jackfruit Bulb
- 1/2 cup JackFruit Seeds
- 1 cup Snake Gourd
- 1 cup Yellow Cucumber
- 2 Drumsticks
- 2 Green Chillies sliced
- 1/4 cup Raw Mango cubes (or as taste)
- 2 cup Grated Coconut
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Chilly powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 spring Curry leaves
- Coconut Oil as required
- Salt as required
Instructions
- 1 First of all, cut all the vegetables into long pieces (about 2½ inches in length).
- 2
Heat a traditional kalchatti (stone pot) or a clay pot. Add a teaspoon of coconut oil.- 3
Add all the vegetables except jackfruit bulbs, green chillies, and mango pieces. Let them cook gently in their own moisture. Do not add water at this stage.- 4
When the vegetables begin to soften, add turmeric powder, chilli powder, and green chillies. Stir gently and cook for a few more minutes.- 5
Once the vegetables are almost cooked, add salt, jackfruit bulbs, and mango pieces. If needed, you may add a little water (traditionally, no water is added).- 6
Now, using a mortar and pestle, crush grated coconut and cumin seeds into a coarse mixture.- 7
Add this crushed coconut mix to the pot. Stir everything gently to combine the flavors.- 8
Let it cook for a few more minutes until the raw smell disappears and the mixture comes together.- 9
Finally, add fresh curry leaves and a spoon of coconut oil. Switch off the flame.- 10
Your traditional Chakka Aviyal is now ready to be served. - 2
