Recipe for January
Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, reaching up to 50 kg in weight and 60-90 cm in length. A mature tree can yield up to 700 fruits per year, each weighing 0.5-50 kg.
Jackfruit is adapted to humid tropical and subtropical climates; it thrives at altitudes below 1000m.
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Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit)
Jackfruit Curry
Provides energy, protein, iron and calcium and is excellent for lactating mothers. The leaves help in diabetes, insomnia and snakebite.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pint coconut milk
- 1/2 lb jakfruit kernels
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1" piece cinnamon
- 1/2 t saffron
- 1/4 t fenugreek
- 1/2 t pepper
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 t curry powder
Method:
- Cut the kernels into strips and wash.
- Boil them with the rest of the ingredients
- Simmer till tender
- Add the coconut milk and boil for five minutes
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