PALAKKOTTAI (JACKFRUIT SEED) KUZHAMBU

INGREDIENTS:

Jackfruit seeds - 10
Tamarind - a lemon sized ball
Sambhar powder  - 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Asafoetida(hing)
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp.
Urad dhal - 1/2 tsp.
Methi seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Oil - 3 tablespoons
Salt - as per taste
Curry leaves - few

METHOD:

Soak tamarind in water and extract pulp. Keep aside.

Crush the jackfruit seeds slightly using a stone crusher, de-skin and pressure cook alongwith water for two whistles. Drain the water.  Keep aside.

In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add urad dhal.  When  it turns golden brown, add methi seeds, cumin seeds, hing, turmeric powder, and curry leaves .  Now add the cooked jackfruit seeds, sambhar powder and slightly saute it being careful not to burn it. Immediately pour in the tamarind extract alongwith salt. Allow it to boil till thick.

Palakkottai kozhambu is ready to serve with rice and goes well poricha appalam.

NOTE:  The seeds can be de-skinned easily after crushing the seeds.