Katahal Do Pyaza

Katahal Do Pyaza

Ingredients...

Jackfruit, peeled and cubed 250 gm
sliced onions 250 gm approximately
ginger julienne one heaped tbsp
garlic cloves sliced 1 tbsp
whole dry red chillies 2-4
tejpatta 3-4
black cardamom 2
green cardamom 2
cloves 5-6
cinnamon stick 1 inch long broken
whole black peppercorns 2 tsp
cumin 2 tsp
turmeric powder 1 tsp
mustard oil or ghee 2 tbsp

Method:
1.Heat the oil in the chosen (thick base) kadai and tip in all the whole spices and tejpatta in it. Let it all
sizzle for just a second and add the red chillies and the ginger garlic slivers as well. Wait for them to
cook for a minute and then add all the other chopped vegetables and turmeric powder, salt in one go. Mix
well.
2.Now cover the cooking vegetables mix with a smaller lid..
3.Check the contents after 5-8 minutes, the onions and a few jackfruit cubes would have become brownish
and might be sticking to the bottom. At this time you would be required to add about half a cup of water.
4.Mix well.
5.Cover again and cook for about 8-10 minutes.
6.Take care to prevent burning in the last few minutes.
7.Check the jackfruit pieces if cooked. They give in to pressure and get flat.
 8.Serve hot or at room temperature.