fanas nu shaak - jackfruit
I feel like jackfruit deserves all the recognition. I only recently learnt of this preparation and it tastes wonderful. It feels light on your stomach and is really similar to pulled pork in texture!
175g onions, thinly sliced
600g jackfruit with seeds, thinly sliced
¼ cup chives
2 tbsp oil
pinch hing (asafoetida)
¼ tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp dhana jeeru (coriander powder)
1 tsp ginger chilli paste
1 tsp salt
Heat oil in a medium sized saucepan on medium low. Bloom hing. Add the onions, stir well and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Now add chives, turmeric, chilli powder, dhana jeeru, ginger chilli paste and salt. Stir well and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Finally add the jackfruit and mix thoroughly. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir occasionally and ensure that nothing sticks to the bottom.
Serve hot with yogurt and rotis.