What can I do with a can of jackfruit?

We chose jackfruit curry but that was the question we asked ourselves and the great news is that we were spoilt for choice.

Jackfruit is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient in both vegetarian and vegan cooking.

It’s high in both antioxidants and nutrients and it makes a great meat alternative in all kinds of dishes.

You can use jackfruit in stir fry’s, burgers, pitta bread, tacos and curries – the possibilities are vast.

How do you cut a jackfruit when making your own curry?

Not everyone who searches for jackfruit curry recipes is from a country that has jackfruit growing naturally.

If you are lucky enough to live in those climates, you can buy it whole and fresh.

Most of us however, have to buy it pre cut and in a can.

It’s not a problem though as these cans of fruit are very flexible and you can make a powerfully tasty vegetarian meal with them.

Usually, you’ll be able to find jackfruit in water or brine in your supermarket – they are becoming much easier to find now.

The best jackfruit in a tin to buy is the baby tender jackfruit and it’s usually sold in large chunks.

What can you serve with a jackfruit curry?

Our vegan curry recipe is a great side dish and is ideal when you serve alongside a main dish or as part of a thali, which is a selection of different small dishes.

Rice, naan bread, chapatis and poppadum’s are great with the curry.

You can also try including a starter, raitas and chutneys with poppadums are a great way to set the scene for your delicious home-cooked Indian meal.

An easy jackfruit curry recipe that everyone can make

We have carefully listed an easy to follow, step by step guide for you to follow.

Let us know what you think and most importantly – enjoy your food!

Jackfruit curry with naan bread on a blue plate

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EASY JACKFRUIT CURRY RECIPE

A delicious and tasty curry side dish which can't help but bring an extra flavour dimension to your table

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Servings

Calories511

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste

Utensils

Large non stick pan

Food processor

Chopping board

Sharp knife

Ingredients

2½ lbs Jackfruit in water or brine
1 Onion
½ cup Vegetable oil
2½ tbsp fresh ginger
10 Cloves garlic
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 tsp Chilli paste
1 tbsp Tomato puree
1 tsp Ground turmeric
1 tbsp Curry powder
1 cup Water
½ Lime
Chopped fresh coriander

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

Peel your ginger, the easiest way to do this is to scrape it with the back of a teaspoon, then roughly chop it
Remove the ends and the skin of the garlic and peel and roughly chop the onion
Place the ginger, garlic and onion in the food processor, add the salt and blitz it until it's a smooth paste. You can add a tiny bit of water if you really need to
Cut your jackfruit into bite sized chunks and set aside
Place your non stick pan over a medium heat and your oil, adding the cinnamon and gently cook that for just 30 seconds
Add the ginger paste that you made earlier and then cook for approximately 5 minutes
Now stir in the turmeric, curry powder, chilli paste and tomato puree and cook for approximately 5 minutes
Now add the jackfruit along with the water and you need to cook until it's all virtually dry, usually for around 15 – 20 minutes but keep an eye on it
Once it's dry it's ready to serve, place into bowls, drizzle a little freshly squeezed lime juice on it and scatter some coriander leaves on top
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.