Jackfruit Seed Korma (Chakka Kuru Korma — Kerala/Karnataka)
Jackfruit Seed Korma (Chakka Kuru Curry) is a fragrant South Indian (Kerala/Karnataka coastal) curry where boiled jackfruit seeds (chakka kuru in Malayalam) are simmered in a rich coconut + poppy seed + onion + ginger-garlic + green chili masala paste. The aromatic blend of cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, stone flower (kalpasi), garam masala, fennel, bay leaves, and red chili gives a Hyderabadi-like korma profile. Nutty texture from jackfruit seeds + creamy coconut gravy — served with steamed rice, neer dosa, appam, or parotta.
Ingredients
- garam masala powder — 1 tsp (ground)
- onion — 1 piece (sliced)
- Jackfruit Seeds (Chakka Kuru) — 10 piece (whole)
- Garlic — 2 piece (chopped)
- Ginger — 1 piece (chopped)
- Star Anise — 1 piece (ground)
- Poppy Seeds (Gasagase) — 5 tbsp (roasted)
- cinnamon stick — 1 piece (ground)
- Fresh Coconut — 0.5 cup (grated)
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- coriander powder — 1 tbsp (ground)
- green chillies — 1 piece (chopped)
- Cardamom — 2 piece (ground)
- Fennel Seeds — 1 tsp (whole)
- bay leaf — 1 piece (ground)
- Stone Flower — 1 piece (ground)
- Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
Method
- To begin making the Jackfruit Seed Korma Recipe grind the roasted poppy seeds and coconut with water to a smooth paste and keep it aside.
- This is the korma masala.
- Heat a sauce pan on medium heat, bring the water to boil, put the jackfruit seeds and allow it to boil for 20 minutes.Drain the water and by using a knife peel off the outer part (white part) of the skin and cut into half.
- Keep it aside.Heat a pressure cooker on medium flame, add oil, fennel seeds, bay leaf, stone flower, star anise, cinnamon and cardamom and fry for 10 seconds.Add sliced onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli and fry for about 5 minutes till the onions turn translucent.
- Mix well.Saute for 5 more minutes, add the cooked seeds and 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle.Switch off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally and serve hot.
Common questions
- How many calories in one plate of Jackfruit Seed Korma (Chakka Kuru Korma — Kerala/Karnataka)?
- 162 kcal per plate.
- How much cooking time?
- 55 min — 25 min prep, 30 min cooking.