Main Dishes Recipe ∽ Coconut Jackfruit Curry

This coconut jackfruit curry is a delicious Sri Lankan side dish for rice or roti.

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) can green jackfruit in brine, rinsed and shredded
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 5 tablespoons coconut milk
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions

1. Combine jackfruit, curry powder, chili powder, salt, cardamom, parsley, turmeric, and cinnamon in a bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and cumin; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add seasoned jackfruit, water, and coconut milk; mix well. Reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes.
3. Turn off heat, add cilantro, and mix well. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

• calories203.7
• carbohydrateContent14.9 g
• fatContent15.4 g
• fiberContent5.2 g
• proteinContent1.9 g
• saturatedFatContent4.8 g
• sodiumContent914.6 mg
• sugarContent1.2 g