KADACHAKKA THEEYAL

Ingredients

1. Kadachakka /Breadfruit diced-1 1/2 cup
2. Potato diced- 1 small
3. Shallots sliced vertically-10 to 12 nos
4. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
5. Tomato-1 big
6. Curry leaves- 1 sprig
7. Garam masala- 1/2 tsp(optional)
8. Mustard seeds
9. Salt to taste
10. oil
11. Water

To roast and grind

1. Coconut grated- 1 cup
2. Red chilies- 5 nos
3. Garlic- 2 cloves
4. Coriander seeds-1 tbsp
5. Shallots-4 nos
6. fenugreek seeds-1/4 tsp
7. fennel seeds- 1/4 tsp
8. Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
9. Cloves- 2 nos
10. Cinnamon stick – 1 1/2 ” piece
11. Chili powder-1/2 to 1 tsp
12. oil- 1 tsp(optional)

Method

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
• Add curry leaves and shallots and potato.Saute for a minute.
• Add kadachakka/breadfruit , tomato , turmeric powder,salt and water.Cook till tender.
• Meanwhile,heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and roast ingredients 1 to 9 (of  ingredients to roast and grind),stirring continuously.
• Roast till coconut turns golden brown.Now add chili powder and roast for a minute.Switch off the stove.
• Allow it to cool  and grind this to form a smooth paste without adding water.
• Add the coconut paste to cooked kadachakka/breadfruit and adjust salt to taste.Add garam masala(optional).Cook till the gravy thickens. 

Enjoy!!!

Sending this to Kerala kitchen July event at Magpies recipes.