Stuffed Jackfruit – An Innovative Jackfruit Recipe
Enjoy this unique and innovative jackfruit recipe where ripe jackfruit pods are stuffed with a spiced coconut filling, coated in a crispy rava-rice flour mix, and shallow-fried to perfection. A creative twist perfect as a snack or side dish!
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 10 pieces jackfruit flesh ripe and firm
For the stuffing:
- 4 tbsp grated coconut fresh
- 1 cup coriander leaves or 6 tbsp chopped
- 2 green chilies
- 1- inch tamarind piece
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 black peppercorns
- 2 cloves
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp salt
For coating:
- 2 tbsp fine rava/semolina
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Other:
- 4 tbsp oil for shallow frying
Instructions
How to Make Stuffed Jackfruit – Step-by-Step
- Make the stuffing: Grind all stuffing ingredients into a thick paste with ½ cup water. Adjust salt to taste.
- Prepare jackfruit: Cut one end of each jackfruit piece, remove and discard the seed. Do not slice the whole fruit.
- Stuff: Fill each jackfruit segment with the prepared paste.
- Prepare coating: Mix rava, rice flour, chili powder, and salt on a plate.
- Preheat pan: Heat a griddle or frying pan and spread 2 tbsp oil.
- Coat & fry: Roll each stuffed jackfruit in the coating mix and place on the pan. Drizzle 2 more tbsp oil over them.
- Cook evenly: Flip and fry both sides until golden brown.
- Serve hot: Enjoy your stuffed jackfruit with green chutney, tamarind sauce, or just as it is!
Notes
- Use jackfruit that is ripe but still firm for best results.
- This dish is perfect as a tea-time snack or party appetizer.
- You can experiment with the stuffing by adding crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for variation.