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.

Chakka UperiCook

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; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 cup Small Onion (Shallots); 6 grams Chilli Flakes; 1 tsp Salt

20 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as chakka chips · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

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

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

8 items

4 people

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

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
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.