Kerala Jackfruit Jam (Chakka Varatti): A Traditional Indian Delight
1 hour 15 minutes
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About Kerala Jackfruit Jam (Chakka Varatti): A Traditional Indian Delight
Transport your taste buds to Kerala with the vibrant flavors of Chakka Varatti, a traditional jackfruit jam bursting with sweet and tangy notes. This exquisite delicacy is a symphony of ripe jackfruit, rich jaggery, and warm aromatic spices.Our simple step-by-step guide makes mastering this authentic recipe a breeze, from pressure-cooking the jackfruit to achieving that perfect spreadable consistency. Discover the secrets to creating this delectable treat, perfect for slathering on bread, roti, or using as a decadent filling for pastries.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook45 minutes
Total1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
Jackfruit
- 20 Jackfruit Bulbs ripe
Instructions
- Remove the seeds from the jackfruit bulbs and finely chop them. Place the chopped jackfruit in a pressure cooker with ½ cup of water. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles until softened.
- Transfer the cooked jackfruit to a heavy-bottomed pan. Simmer over medium heat until the water evaporates and the pulp thickens. Mash the jackfruit well.
- While the jackfruit simmers, prepare the jaggery syrup. In a separate pan, combine the jaggery (equal in volume to the cooked jackfruit pulp) with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and cook until the syrup thickens to a two-string consistency. This means the syrup will form two thin threads when stretched between your fingers.
- Add the jaggery syrup to the thickened jackfruit pulp. Stir continuously over low heat. Add ¼ cup of desi ghee. This helps prevent sticking and adds richness.
- Continue stirring until the jam reaches a glossy consistency and no longer sticks to the bottom of the pan. Add the ground cardamom and dry ginger powder. Stir well to combine. Remove from heat.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, consider using bone-in chicken thighs instead of boneless, skinless breasts.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- If you don't have fresh cilantro on hand, you can substitute with parsley or omit it altogether.
Storage Instructions
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 1354mgFiber: 5gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 332IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
Subhashni Venkatesh
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This is delightful! Thanks for the recipe.
Such a scrumptious dish! Thank you.
I’m in love with this recipe already!