Fried Jackfruit



Ingredients:

raw jack fruit - 1/2 kg
rice flour - 2 to 3 tbsp
chili powder - 1 tsp
asafetida - 1/2 tsp
oil to deep fry
salt to taste


Method

1. Cut away the thorny green skin and the white core of the jack fruit.
2. Cut the fruit into 1.5 cm thick slices.
3. Rub the slices with chili powder, asafetida and salt.
4. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the slices with 1 tbsp of water and about 2 tbsp of rice flour.
6. This will make the masala stick to the slices and also give a crisp outer crust.
7. Deep fry the slices in moderately hot oil till brown.
8. Drain well and serve hot.
9. The slices should have a crisp crust and remain soft inside.

Note:

* This simple preparation is a delicacy of west coast of India.
* Use tender jack fruit which is just beginning to mature and has soft, tender seeds.
* This variety is widely used for cooking.
* While peeling and cutting this, lightly smear your knife with oil to prevent the milky wax of the fruit from sticking to the knife.


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