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Indian Enchorer Dalna (Jackfruit Curry)

A traditional Bengali curry made with young jackfruit, known as 'enchor' in Bengali. It's a flavorful and hearty dish that's perfect with rice or roti.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Young Jackfruit cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoon Mustard Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 pcs Bay Leaves
  • 1 cup Onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste
  • 2 pcs Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 cup Water
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee

Instructions 

  1. Heat mustard oil in a large pot. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves, and let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add ginger and garlic paste, and sauté for a couple of minutes.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mix well.
  6. Add the jackfruit cubes and mix to coat them with the spices.
  7. Add water and salt. Cover and cook until the jackfruit is tender.
  8. Once the jackfruit is cooked, add garam masala and ghee. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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Jackfruit Curry
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