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Chakkakuru Muringakaya Parippu Curry ~ Jackfruit Seed Drumstick Lentil Curry

Course Curry
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup toor dal pigeon lentils
  • 25 jackfruit seeds outer case removed and cut into half
  • 3 drumsticks skin shredded and chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • For grinding:
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 green chillies
  • For tempering:
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 4 dried red chillies
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves

Instructions

  • Combine dal, jackfruit seeds with a cup of water, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt in a pressure cooker. Pressure cook for three whistles on high. Switch off and allow pressure to go completely.
  • Grind the "for grinding" ingredients together to make a paste. Set aside.
  • In a chatti (earther pot), put the chopped drumstick along with a cup of water and remaining turmeric powder. Bring to boil and allow to cool till almost done.
  • Put in the cooked dal-seeds mix and give a good stir. Simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add in the ground paste and mix well. Simmer for a coupe of minutes. Switch off.
  • Heat oil in a little saucepan. Splutter the mustard seeds, fry the dry chillies and curry leaves for a few seconds. Pour into the curry. Enjoy hot with rice!