Bengali Style Raw Jackfruit Curry Recipe - Enchor’er Dalana

Step 1: We begin making the Bengali Style Raw Jackfruit Curry Recipe, let us first cut the raw jackfruit

Step 2: In order to do that we have to first, grease our hands and the knife that we are going to use, with some oil

Step 3: This important tip ensures that the hands don't get sticky from the natural fruit latex/sap present in the fruit does not get onto your hands and makes the cutting process hassle-free

Step 4: In a bowl, whisk together curd along with water to make the buttermilk

Step 5: Keep a bowl of buttermilk aside to drop in the chopped jackfruit Now that your hands and knife are well greased, cut the the jackfruit in half, discard the skin and start making 1 inch pieces and soak them in the buttermilk

Step 6: Drain and transfer the raw jackfruit into a bowl

Step 7: To marinate the jackfruit, to the jackfruit bowl, add turmeric powder and mustard oil and give it a good mix

Step 8: Marinate it for about 20 minutes

Step 9: Heat oil in a pan on medium heat, add the cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and cardamom

Step 10: Once it begins to sizzle, add  half of the sliced onions along with ginger and garlic, fry till it becomes translucent

Step 11: Once done cool it down and grind it into a smooth paste and keep it aside

Step 12: Heat a pressure cooker on medium heat, add oil and fry the rest of the onions till it is golden brown

Step 13: Then add the marinated jackfruit and fry it for 5 minutes

Step 14: Add the onion paste, all the spices-turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder and garam masala along with sugar and salt

Step 15: Keep cooking the jackfruit in the masala till the oil comes to the surface

Step 16: Add about 1/2 cup of water and mix well

Step 17: Close the pressure cooker and pressure cook the Raw Jackfruit Curry  for 2 whistle till it becomes tender

Step 18: Allow the pressure to release naturally and check for seasoning

Step 19: Serve the Bengali Style Raw Jack fruit Curry Recipe along with Ragi Tawa Paratha and Kala Chana Salad Recipe With Carrots, Cucumber & Tomatoes  and Beetroot Carrot Raita Recipe for a completely healthy meal

Step 20: This meal is also Diabetic Friendly