Palakottai Kujambu Recipe-Kongunad Style Jackfruit Seeds Curry

Step 1: To begin making Palakottai Kuzhambu Recipe  wash the jackfruits seeds thoroughly, make a slit on the outer layer and remove the outer white layer

Step 2: In a pressure cooker, add the Jackfruit seeds, add enough water to submerge the seeds,add a pinch of salt, and pressure cook it on a high heat for 3-4 whistles or till they are cooked al-dente

Step 3: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 4: Drain and reserve the jackfruit seed stock for later use

Step 5: Heat a kadai on medium flame, add oil once the oil is hot, add onions  and saute until almost translucent, for about 2-3 minutes

Step 6: Now add chopped tomatoes , cover and cook until the tomatoes are mushy

Step 7: Transfer the sauteed onion-tomatoes  and allow them to cool

Step 8: Transfer the onion-tomato mixture into a mixer-jar, add coriander seeds and grind well along with some of the jackfruit stock

Step 9: We need a smooth paste

Step 10: Transfer to a bowl and set aside

Step 11: Yet again, in a mixer grinder, combine fresh grated coconut, red chillies and black pepper along with a little jackfruit seeds stock, and grind to a smooth paste

Step 12: Keep aside

Step 13: Heat a pan with oil, on medium heat, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and curry leaves

Step 14: Once they splutter and sizzle, add in asafoetida and the crushed garlic cloves and saute till the garlic turn golden

Step 15: Once garlic turns to golden, add the ground onion tomato paste and saute well until it starts boiling

Step 16: Add the tamarind water to it and stir

Step 17: Boil for 2-3 minutes and cooked palakottai/jackfruit seeds

Step 18: Mix well

Step 19: Add required salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, sambar powder

Step 20: Mix well and cook for 5 minutes in medium heat, such that the flavours seep into the jackfruit seeds

Step 21: Now add the ground coconut mixture  and stir well

Step 22: Cook on a low heat until it thickens

Step 23: Taste and adjust seasoning and consistency of the Palakottai Kuzhambu to your liking

Step 24: Turn off the flame

Step 25: Garnish with coriander leaves

Step 26: Serve Palakottai Kuzhambu Recipe along with Raw Jackfruit Poriyal Recipe, Steamed Rice Recipe and Thayir Semiya Recipe for a hearty weekday lunch