Kathal Dry Sabzi, Maharashtrian Jackfruit Subzi
by Tarla Dalal
kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji | with 30 amazing images.
kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji is a traditional Indian sabzi. Learn how to make kathal ki sabzi.
To make kathal dry sabzi, heat the oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the jackfruit. Drain on an absorbent paper and sprinkle little salt all over the fried jackfruit evenly and keep aside. For the masala, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, kashmiri dry red chillies and coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes. Cool slightly and blend in a mixer using ¼ cup of water till smooth. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the curry leaves, onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté on medium flame for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, prepared masala, chilli powder, 5 tbsp of water and salt, mix well and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the fried jackfruit, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Next time you spot a raw jackfruit in the market, bring it home and try this spicy dry sabzi. This Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi takes a little bit of time to prepare but it is completely worth the effort, because your family will go gaga over it!
The crispy fried kathal is sautéed with onions, tomatoes and a special paste of roasted spices, seeds and coconut. The crunch of the kathal together with the tongue-tickling flavour of this paste and the juiciness of tomatoes and onions makes this kathal ki sabzi a special treat, which everybody will love.
You can enjoy this masala kathal sabji with roti or parathas. Have a go at other jackfruit surprises like the Jackfruit Curry and Jackfruit Cutlet.
Tips for kathal dry sabzi. 1. The first and most critical step in preparing this subzi is to deep-fry the kathal. It is important to fry it really crisp in order to get this masaledar sabzi right. 2. It is important to serve this sabzi immediately after preparation.
Enjoy kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji | with step by step photos.
Kathal Dry Sabzi, Maharashtrian Jackfruit Subzi recipe - How to make Kathal Dry Sabzi, Maharashtrian Jackfruit Subzi
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Makes 4 servings
For The Kathal
3 cups jackfruit (kathal / phanas) cubes
oil for deep-frying
For The Masala
1 tsp oil
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
6 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch)
4 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 stick of cinnamon (dalchini)
3 cardamoms (elaichi)
1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)
5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
Other Ingredients For Kathal Dry Sabzi
2 tbsp oil
6 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (dhania)
For the kathal
- For the kathal
- Heat the oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry the jackfruit.
- Drain on an absorbent paper and sprinkle little salt all over the fried jackfruit evenly and keep aside.
For the masala
- For the masala
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the fenugreek seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, kashmiri dry red chillies and coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
- Cool slightly and blend in a mixer using ¼ cup of water till smooth. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
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- Add the tomatoes, prepared masala, chilli powder, 5 tbsp of water and salt , mix well and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the fried jackfruit , mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes , while stirring occasionally.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}kathal dry sabzi{/span} hot garnished with coriander.
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Tips for kathal dry sabzi
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The first and most critical step in preparing this subzi is to deep-fry the kathal. It is important to fry it really crisp in order to get this masaledar sabzi right.
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It is important to serve this sabzi immediately after preparation.
How to select jackfruit, phanas, fanas, kathal
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Jackfruit can be purchased frozen, dried, or canned either in brine (usually unripe) or in syrup (ripe and sweet).
- If using fresh jackfruit, it should be firm and without any blemishes or soft spots.
- It's a good idea to oil your knife and hands first before cutting, as the fruit is very sticky.
To deep-fry kathal
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To deep-fry kathal, heat oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add the jackfruit and deep-fry till it turns golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
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Sprinkle little salt all over the fried jackfruit evenly and keep aside.
For the masala
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For the masala, heat 1 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds.
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Add 1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds.
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 6 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch).
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Add 4 cloves (laung / lavang).
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Add 1 stick of cinnamon (dalchini).
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Add 3 cardamoms (elaichi).
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Add 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus).
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Add 1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add 5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces.
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Add 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
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Cool slightly and add ¼ cup of water.
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Blend in a mixer using till smooth. Keep the masala aside.
How to make kathal dry sabzi
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To make kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji, heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
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Add 6 curry leaves (kadi patta).
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
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Add 2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste.
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Sauté on medium flame for 4 minutes.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes.
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Add prepared masala.
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Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 5 tbsp of water.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the fried jackfruit, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (dhania).
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Serve kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji hot.
| Energy | 331 cal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 74.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 26.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 191.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 13.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 14.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 32.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 28.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 75.7 mg |
| Sodium | 5.7 mg |
| Potassium | 314.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Very delicious I liked it
Tried this recipe exactly as told. Turned out delicious. Entire family enjoyed it. This is going to be a regular in my meal plan now. Thanks :)
CAnt see tomatoes anywhere in the ingredients ... but method says add tomatoes ! How many ?
Very delicious an awesome recipe.My family relished it . Perfect blend of masalas not too spicy, my kids loved it
very nice recipe
Jackfruit subzi.. wow.. this is a very delicious. Frying the jackfruit gives a nice taste to the subzi. The masalas are just perfectly coated the jackfruit. It goes well with roti..