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Jackfruit is a popular ingredient in Odia cuisine and can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes. One traditional Odia recipe using jackfruit is "Kathal Besara," which is a curry made with jackfruit pieces cooked in a tangy mustard-tamarind gravy. Here's how you can prepare Kathal Besara in Odia style:
Ingredients:
1 cup raw jackfruit (kathal), peeled and cut into cubes
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp tamarind pulp
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:
1. Heat mustard oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
2. Add the jackfruit cubes and sauté for a few minutes until they start to brown slightly.
3. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. Add water to cover the jackfruit pieces, cover the pan, and let it cook until the jackfruit is tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix tamarind pulp with a little water to make a thin paste. Add this tamarind paste to the cooked jackfruit.
6. Cook for a few more minutes until the gravy thickens and the jackfruit is well coated.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
Enjoy this flavorful and tangy Kathal Besara dish made with jackfruit in true Odia style! @cooking with aswasana