Medium Tender Jackfruit Subji (Belechekke Palya) | ಬೇಳೆಚೆಕ್ಕೆ (ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಎಳೆ ಹಲಸಿನಕಾಯಿ) ಪಲ್ಯ

Tasty side dish for Rice or Chapathi from Medium Tender Jackfruit

Ingredients:

1/2 Medium Tender Raw Jackfruit (Belechekke)  |  ಬೇಳೆಚೆಕ್ಕೆ (ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಎಳೆ ಹಲಸಿನಕಾಯಿ)  

1.5 - 2 tsp Chilly powder  |  ಮೆಣಸಿನ ಹುಡಿ

Lemon sized Jaggery (Optional)  |  ನಿಂಬೆ ಗಾತ್ರದ ಬೆಲ್ಲ (ಬೇಕಿದ್ದರೆ ಮಾತ್ರ)

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder  |  ಅರಶಿನ ಹುಡಿ

Salt to taste  |  ರುಚಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಷ್ಟು ಉಪ್ಪು

1/4 cup finely grated Coconut  |  ತುರಿದ ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ

2 strands Curry leaves  |  ಕರಿ ಬೇವಿನ ಸೊಪ್ಪು

2 tsp Black Gram seeds  |  ಉದ್ದಿನಬೇಳೆ

1 tsp Mustard seeds  |  ಸಾಸಿವೆ

1 - 2 broken Red Chillies  |  ಕೆಂಪು ಒಣ ಮೆಣಸಿನ ತುಂಡು

3 - 4 tsp Oil  |  ಎಣ್ಣೆ

Recipe:

Apply little oil on your hands and cut the jackfruit into two halves. Take one half and cut it into medium sized long pieces and remove the inner part of it as shown in the picture below.

Separate the jackfruits as shown in the picture below.

Cut each jackfruit into 4-5 long pieces as shown in the picture below.

Put them in water for about 10-15 mins.

Remove all unwanted things, separate the seeds and jackfruit as shown in the picture below.

Put the jackfruit seeds in a pressure cooker container. Add little amount of salt, water and pressure cook.(1-2 whistles)

Put cleaned jackfruit pieces in a thick bottomed vessel/pan. Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, salt, jaggery, water (Around 1.5 cups) and cook them well by covering a lid. 

Once it is cooked, add cooked jackfruit seeds and mix them well. 

Once the water content is almost dried, add grated coconut and keep the palya in low flame for about 4-5 mins.

Put black gram seeds, mustard seeds, 1-2 red chilly pieces and oil in a pan. Once it starts spluttering, add curry leaves and add it to palya. Mix well before serving. It goes well with Rice, Chapathis.

Tips (ಸಲಹೆ):

 * Jackfruit can be refrigerated for abt 3-4 hrs before cutting to reduce the wax in it.

 * Applying little oil to hands before cutting will reduce sticking of wax

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 * ಹೆಚ್ಚುವ ಮೊದಲು ಹಲಸಿನಕಾಯಿಯನ್ನು ಫ್ರಿಡ್ಜ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇಟ್ಟರೆ (3-4 ಗಂಟೆ) ಮೇಣ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ

 * ಹೆಚ್ಚುವ ಮೊದಲು ಕೈಗೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಹಚ್ಚುವುದರಿಂದ ಮೇಣ ಕೈಗೆ ಅಷ್ಟು ಅಂಟಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದಿಲ್ಲ

Tender Raw Jackfruit (Gujje | Ele Halasinakayi) Huli Menasina Kodilu (Sambar) | ಗುಜ್ಜೆ (ಎಳೆ ಹಲಸಿನಕಾಯಿ) ಹುಳಿ ಮೆಣಸಿನ ಕೊದಿಲು (ಸಾಂಬಾರ್)

Tender Raw Jackfruit in Coconut Gravy for Rice & Breakfast Items

 

Ingredients (ಬೇಕಾಗುವ ಪದಾರ್ಥಗಳು):

1/2 medium sized Tender Raw Jackfruit (Gujje | Ele Halasinakayi)  |  ಗುಜ್ಜೆ (ಎಳೆ ಹಲಸಿನಕಾಯಿ)

1 - 11/4 tsp Turmeric powder  |  ಅರಶಿನ ಹುಡಿ

1/4 tsp Chilly powder  |  ಮೆಣಸಿನ ಹುಡಿ

Grape sized Jaggery (Optional)  |  ದ್ರಾಕ್ಷೆ ಗಾತ್ರದ ಬೆಲ್ಲ (ಬೇಕಿದ್ದರೆ ಮಾತ್ರ)

Salt to taste  |  ರುಚಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಷ್ಟು ಉಪ್ಪು

2 cups grated Coconut  |  ತುರಿದ ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ

1/2 tsp Monkey Jack Powder or Grape sized Tamarind  | ಉಂಡೆ (ಕೆತ್ತೆ) ಹುಳಿ ಹುಡಿ ಅಥವಾ ದ್ರಾಕ್ಷೆ ಗಾತ್ರದ ಹುಣಸೆ ಹಣ್ಣು

3 - 4 Red Chillies  |  ಕೆಂಪು ಒಣ ಮೆಣಸು

10 - 12 Garlic cloves  |  ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ ಎಸಳುಗಳು

1 tsp Mustard seeds  |  ಸಾಸಿವೆ

3 - 4 tsp Oil  |  ಎಣ್ಣೆ 

2 strands Curry leaves  |  ಕರಿ ಬೇವಿನ ಸೊಪ್ಪು

Recipe (ಮಾಡುವ ವಿಧಾನ):

Apply little oil on your hands and cut them into two halves. Take one half and cut it into medium sized long pieces as shown in the picture below.

Remove the outer skin of jackfruit. Gently remove the inner part and cut them into medium sized pieces as shown in the picture below. Wash them in water properly.

Put the cut jackfruit pieces in a pressure cooker, add little amount of water, salt, chilly powder (1/4 tsp), jaggery, turmeric powder (1/4 tsp) and cook them well.(1-2 whistles)

Put grated coconut, grape sized tamarind, 3/4-1 tsp of turmeric powder, red chillies in a mixer and grind it to smooth paste by adding sufficient amount of water. (If it is frozen coconut use hot water while grinding) Transfer this ground masala to a vessel. Add cooked jackfruit pieces, required amount of salt, water and bring it to boil. Keep it in low flame for about 5 mins.

Remove the outer cover of garlic flakes, mash them and add them to a pan. Add 3-4 tsp oil to this pan and fry them in low flame for few minutes until they turn golden in color. Add mustard seeds and once it starts spluttering, add curry leaves and then add the seasoning to sambar. Mix well before serving. It goes well with Rice and some breakfast items.

Blog Links:

Tender Raw Jackfruit (Gujje) Huli Menasina Kodilu: https://www.ruchiruchiaduge.com/2010/03/gujje-huli-menasina-kodilu-tender-raw.html

Ivy Gourd (Tondekayi | Tindora) Huli Menasina Kodilu: https://www.ruchiruchiaduge.com/2008/07/thondekai-huli-menasina-kodilu.html

Southekayi (Yellow Cucumber) Huli Menasina Kodilu: https://www.ruchiruchiaduge.com/2014/05/southekayiyellow-cucumber-huli-menasina.html

Raw Banana (Balekayi) Huli Menasina Kodilu: https://www.ruchiruchiaduge.com/2010/05/baalekayi-huli-menasina-kodilu-raw.html

Video Link:

Thondekayi Huli Menasina Kodilu: https://youtu.be/Z0NPq72y14U

Tips (ಸಲಹೆ):

 * While cutting the Tender Raw Jackfruit, make sure to keep a bit of the inner most part, otherwise the pieces will break off easily while cooking

 * Frequently mix (gently) while boiling

 * Use hot water to grind frozen/refrigerated Coconut

 * Other vegetables like Yellow Cucumber, Raw Banana, Ivy Gourd can be used for preparing this dish

 * Jackfruit can be refrigerated for abt 3-4 hrs before cutting to reduce the wax in it

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 * ಗುಜ್ಜೆಯನ್ನು ತುಂಡು ಮಾಡುವಾಗ, ನಡುವಿನ ಗೂಂಜಿನ ಭಾಗ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಇರುವಂತೆ ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ, ಇಲ್ಲದಿದ್ದರೆ ಹೋಳುಗಳು ಬೇಗನೆ ಕದಡಿ ಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ

 * ಕುದಿಯುವಾಗ ಆಗಾಗ್ಗೆ ಸೌಟು ಹಾಕಿ ನಿಧಾನಕ್ಕೆ ತೊಳೆಸಿ

 * ಫ್ರಿಡ್ಜ್/ ಫ್ರೀಜರ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇಟ್ಟ ಕಾಯಿತುರಿಯನ್ನು ರುಬ್ಬುವಾಗ ಬಿಸಿ ನೀರನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿ

 * ಈ ಪದಾರ್ಥವನ್ನು ಬಣ್ಣದ ಸೌತೆ, ಬಾಳೆಕಾಯಿ, ತೊಂಡೆಕಾಯಿಯಿಂದಲೂ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು

 * ಹೆಚ್ಚುವ ಮೊದಲು ಹಲಸಿನಕಾಯಿಯನ್ನು ಫ್ರಿಡ್ಜ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ಇಟ್ಟರೆ (3-4 ಗಂಟೆ) ಮೇಣ ಕಡಿಮೆ ಬರುತ್ತದೆ