Chakka Erussery (Jackfruit Erussery-Trivandrum Style)

Chakka Erussery

Erussery- this semi-thick delicacy is a spectacular vegetarian dish is known for it's  distinct flavor.It's a dish of special occasions, but made it to the hearts of millions of Keraliates and they make erussery whenever possible to make their day special. Erussery is made of a variety of vegetables cooked in a rich coconut mix flavored with turmeric,green chilli,garlic,shallots,cumin and curry leaves. Pumpkin erussery is the most famous.

Let me present you with this spectacular Jackfruit erussery made in typical Trivandrum style.

Ingridients:

1 cup    Jackfruit (julienned)
150 gm Coconut (grated)
2/3 pcs Shallots
2/3 cloves of Garlic
3/4 Curry leaves
1 pc Green Chilli
1/2 Chilli powder
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Cup water
1 Tsp coconut oil
Salt to taste

For Tempering:

1 Tbsp Oil

2 Pcs Dried red chilli

1/2 Tsp  Mustarsd seeds

2 pcs Shallots(cut into roundles)

1 Tsp Black gram

5/6 Curry leaves

 

 

Method of Preparation:

Deseed Jackfruit and julienne them.

Coarsely grind  together coconut,shallots,curry leaves,garlic,green chilli,chilli powder and turmeric and keep aside.

In clean vessel, transfer the cut jack fruit and add the coconut mix and one cup of water (the water should not exceed half of the volume of jackfruit), bring to boil.Slow down the fire and keep it on simmering.

Add salt and add one tsp of coconut oil and cook for about 10 minutes. 

Jack fruit should cooked by now , you will find the jack fruit mashed together with the coconut mix.

To make the tempering

; in a clean kadai, heat oil and dried red chilli, shallots,curry leaves and mustard seeds and let it crackle.Add the tempering into the cooked mixture and stir to incorporate the tempering well enough.

Transfer the jack fruit erussery to serving dish. Boiled or steamed rice can accompany the erussery.

Enjoy, HAPPY COOKING!!!