How long does Chakka Uperi take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chakka Uperi serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chakka Uperi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chakka Uperi spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chakka Uperi?

2 cup Jackfruit, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 6 grams Chilli Flakes, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chakka Uperi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chakka Uperi?

About 186 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chakka Uperi

Name: Chakka Uperi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 cup Jackfruit, Roughly Chopped; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 cup Small Onion (Shallots); 6 grams Chilli Flakes; 1 tsp Salt

Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total20 min

Prep15 min

Cook5 min

Serves4

Per serving186 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Onam

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Kerala chakka uperi, cooked jackfruit tossed in coconut oil with mustard, shallots and chilli flakes. Quick, mild, serves 4, 20 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

8 items

Cooking for4 servings

Jackfruit, Roughly Chopped2 cup
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Small Onion (Shallots)1 cup
Chilli Flakes6 grams

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	186kcal	744kcal
Protein	2.8g	11g
Carbohydrate	27g	108g
Fat	8.8g	35g
Fibre	3.2g	13g
Sugar	19g	76g

Method

1
Add the chopped jackfruit into a pressure cooker, then add salt and turmeric powder with water and cook it for 2-3 whistles until soft.
JackfruitSaltTurmeric Powder
2
In another pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add shallots and saute it for another 5 minutes.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)
3
Add the boiled jackfruit and crushed red chilli powder. Mix it well and serve it hot.
Chilli FlakesSalt

Before you start

How long does Chakka Uperi take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chakka Uperi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chakka Uperi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chakka Uperi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chakka Uperi?: 2 cup Jackfruit, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 cup Small Onion (Shallots), 6 grams Chilli Flakes, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chakka Uperi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chakka Uperi?: About 186 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.