Jackfruit Curry (Kathal Subzi)

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 32 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This tomato-based Indian curry recipe uses meaty chunks of jackfruit to create a vegetarian and vegan dish that's full of spicy flavor.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
4 green chile peppers, sliced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon red chile powder
2 (20 ounce) cans jackfruit, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir cumin seeds until they sizzle, about 30 seconds. Stir in green chile peppers, ginger, and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and sugar; cook and stir until onion is almost browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
2 Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, turmeric, coriander, and red chile powder into the saucepan. Cook until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
3 Transfer onion and tomato mixture to a food processor; process into a smooth paste.
4 Pour paste back into the saucepan. Add jackfruit; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in garam masala and salt. Serve garnished with cilantro.