Breadfruit Curry Recipe Kerala | Kadachakka Masala Curry

Breadfruit Masala Curry

Breadfruit Curry is a delicious Kerala preparation of succulent breadfruit pieces simmered in an aromatic and spicy gravy.

Kerala Breadfruit Masala Curry

In Kerala, people refer to breadfruit as Sheema chakka or Kadachakka. This lovely green vegetable -Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) – is so called because the cooked fruit tastes like freshly baked bread.

Goodness of Breadfruit:

The amazing breadfruit is a tropical plant that’s rich in dietary fiber and it’s an excellent source of potassium and Vitamin C. It helps control cholesterol, lower blood pressure and protect against heart disease.

Breadfruit

Breadfruit Curry Recipe:

Kadachakka Masala Curry) is a flavorful vegetarian Kerala dish. In this recipe, kadachakka pieces are simmered in a thick coconut masala gravy with a sprinkling of Indian spices that boost the flavors and really take this healthy recipe to a whole new level. The results are simply mouthwatering goodness, filled with luscious flavour in every single bite.

In Sheemachakka/Kadachakka Masala Curry, firstly wash and peel the Sheema chakka. Discard the fibrous portion in the center. Then chop the kadachakka into small cubes and keep them immersed in water to prevent discolouration.
Now put the chopped pieces in the pressure cooker, add salt and haldi and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

Cut breadfruit into cubes

Meanwhile, roast grated coconut, shallots and red chillies. Once the coconut browns, then remove the toasted ingredients and allow to cool.

Roast grated coconut, shallots and red chillies

Then grind the roasted ingredients to paste and set aside.

Grind the coconut mixture

Now, heat around one teaspoon of oil in a frying pan. Then, crackle ½ tsp mustard seeds.
Next add the remaining shallots, cut into quarters, chopped garlic and ginger and fresh curry leaves.
Then add the boiled kadachakka pieces. Also put in the ground coconut paste.
Now pour sufficient water depending on the consistency you require.
Next sprinkle garam masala and dhania powder. Cover and cook for around 7-8 minutes.
Finally, top with fried curry leaves and serve traditional Breadfruit Masala Curry with white rice, pav or hot parathas.

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Kadachakka Masala Curry Recipe details below:

Kadachakka Curry

Breadfruit Curry is a tasty Keralite dish prepared with fresh breadfruit and flavoured with delicious masalas. Kadachakka Masala Curry is a favourite among Keralites. Sheema Chakka is steamed with coconut milk for breakfast and a variety of curries are made with it that go well with rice or chapathi. For breadfruit recipe Kerala style, read on.

Course Lunch

Cuisine Kerala

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings 4

Calories 21kcal

Author Anjali Rajan

Ingredients

Breadfruit- 1 medium size
Shallots - 7-8
Ginger - 1 inch piece, finely chopped
Garlic- 2-3 pods, finely chopped
Grated coconut- 1 cup
Dry red chilies- 4-5
Curry leaves - 3-4
Coriander powder - 2 ½ tsp
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Garam masala - ½ tsp
Mustard seeds - ½ tsp
Oil- 1-2 tsp
Curry leaves - 4-5
Salt to taste

Instructions

Remove the skin and cut the bread fruit into small cubes. (It is a good idea to oil your knife and hands before you cut the breadfruit as it may be slightly sticky).
The cubes may turn light brown in colour on exposure to air, so it is better to put them in bowl of water.
Pressure-cook the breadfruit cubes with turmeric and salt for about 10 minutes on a medium flame.
Roast the grated coconut, 2-3 shallots cut in four and red chillies until the coconut turns dark brown.
Keep this aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a pan, pour about 1 teaspoon oil and add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds.
After the mustard seeds splutter, sauté the rest of the shallots (cut into four pieces each), curry leaves and finely chopped ginger and garlic.
Grind the roasted mixture into a thick masala paste.
Add cooked breadfruit and the ground masala paste into the pan.
Add water as required.
Add ½ teaspoon of garam masala and 2 ½ tsp of coriander powder and cook with lid closed for about 7-8 minutes.
Season with curry leaves and serve Breadfruit Masala Curry with rice or chapathi.

Notes

* Remove the brown part of the bread fruit while cleaning.

3.5/5 - (2 votes)

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Priya Nair says:

May 25, 2015 at 5:34 am

Hi Shil,
Kadachakka curry is really very yummy, simple and easy to prepare.This is second time am preparing it and both time it came out well. Thanks for sharing it. Please do post similar kind of other recipes.
Thanks & Regards
Priya
- Shil says:
  
  May 25, 2015 at 12:49 pm
  
  Thanks Priya - will certainly post similar recipes.