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kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji |

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Tarla Dalal • 17 July, 2021

kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji |

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About Kathal Dry Sabzi, Maharashtrian Jackfruit Subzi

Ingredients

Methods

If you like kathal ki sabzi

Tips for kathal dry sabzi

How to select jackfruit, phanas, fanas, kathal

To deep-fry kathal

For the masala

How to make kathal dry sabzi

Nutrient values

Ingredients

For The Kathal

3 cups jackfruit (kathal / phanas) cubes

oil for deep-frying

For The Masala

1 tsp oil

1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds

1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

6 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch)

4 clove (laung / lavang)

1 stick of cinnamon (dalchini)

3 cardamom (elaichi)

1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)

1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)

5 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces

1/2 cup freshly grated coconut

Other Ingredients For Kathal Dry Sabzi

2 tbsp oil

6 curry leaves (kadi patta)

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste

1/4 cup finely chopped tomato

1/2 tsp chilli powder

salt to taste

For The Garnish

1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Kathal Dry Sabzi, Maharashtrian Jackfruit Subzi recipe with step by step photos

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Tips for kathal dry sabzi

1. The first and most critical step in preparing this subzi is to deep-fry the kathal. It is important to fry it really crisp in order to get this masaledar sabzi right.
2. It is important to serve this sabzi immediately after preparation.

How to select jackfruit, phanas, fanas, kathal

1. Jackfruit can be purchased frozen, dried, or canned either in brine (usually unripe) or in syrup (ripe and sweet).
2. If using fresh jackfruit, it should be firm and without any blemishes or soft spots.
3. It's a good idea to oil your knife and hands first before cutting, as the fruit is very sticky.

To deep-fry kathal

1. To deep-fry kathal, heat oil for deep-frying in a deep non-stick pan.
2. Add the jackfruit and deep-fry till it turns golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper.
3. Sprinkle little salt all over the fried jackfruit evenly and keep aside.

For the masala

1. For the masala, heat 1 tsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
2. Add 1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds.
3. Add 1/4 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds.
4. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
5. Add 6 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch).
6. Add 4 cloves (laung / lavang).
7. Add 1 stick of cinnamon (dalchini).
8. Add 3 cardamoms (elaichi).
9. Add 1/2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus).
10. Add 1 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til).
11. Add 5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces.
12. Add 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut.
13. Sauté on a medium flame for 4 minutes.
14. Cool slightly and add ¼ cup of water.
  
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15. Blend in a mixer using till smooth. Keep the masala aside.

How to make kathal dry sabzi

1. To make kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji, heat 2 tbsp oil in a deep non-stick pan.
2. Add 6 curry leaves (kadi patta).
3. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
4. Add 2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste.
5. Sauté on medium flame for 4 minutes.
6. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes.
7. Add prepared masala.
8. Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
9. Add 5 tbsp of water.
10. Add salt to taste.
11. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
12. Add the fried jackfruit, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
13. Garnish with 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (dhania).
14. Serve kathal dry sabzi recipe | kathal ki sabzi | Maharashtrian jackfruit sabzi | masala kathal sabji hot.

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving

Energy	331 cal
Protein	2.4 g
Carbohydrates	74.9 g
Fiber	2.8 g
Fat	26.9 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	5.7 mg

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Meena

Oct. 26, 2020, 8:08 p.m.

Very delicious I liked it

Rupa Bhagat

Dec. 27, 2018, 3:23 p.m.

Tried this recipe exactly as told. Turned out delicious. Entire family enjoyed it. This is going to be a regular in my meal plan now. Thanks :)

Tarla Dalal

Dec. 27, 2018, 3:23 p.m.

Rupa, thanks for the feedback. Happy cooking!

Pranita deshpande

May 24, 2016, 12:31 a.m.

very nice recipe

Shelza

March 20, 2016, 8:27 p.m.

CAnt see tomatoes anywhere in the ingredients ... but method says add tomatoes ! How many ?

Ati jain

Oct. 26, 2015, 12:26 p.m.

Very delicious an awesome recipe.My family relished it . Perfect blend of masalas not too spicy, my kids loved it

Rohit

Dec. 21, 2010, 11:30 p.m.

Jackfruit subzi.. wow.. this is a very delicious. Frying the jackfruit gives a nice taste to the subzi. The masalas are just perfectly coated the jackfruit. It goes well with roti..