Kadgi Uppat ( Raw Jackfruit Curry )

Ingredients :- 

• Kadgi cut & cubed  – about 15 medium sized pieces
• Grated coconut – 1 cup
• Roasted red chillies – 5-6 no.
• Tamarind – 1 Gooseberry sized piece
• Methi seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• 1 sprig of curry leaves,
• Salt to taste
• Coconut oil – about  3 tsps.

Method :-

1. Peel  and clean the kadgi , cut into medium size cubes, add just enough water and salt and  pressure cook. See that you don’t overcook it as the pieces should not be mushy. Let cool .
2. Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a kadai , then  add methi seeds and  fry till golden.
3. Grind coconut, red chillies, tamarind adding water to a smooth paste. Finally add the methi seeds and grind again.
4. Add the masala to the now cooled kadgi cubes. Mix well, check for salt.
5. Make a tempering of  the remaining oil,mustard, curry leaves and turmeric powder and pour over the curry .

Note :-

1. This curry need  not be  boiled after adding the masolu ( coconut paste ).
2. This is best  eaten fresh.
3. You may adjust the quantity of coconut as per your needs.