How long does Palakkai Uppu Kari take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Palakkai Uppu Kari serve?

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

Is Palakkai Uppu Kari vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Palakkai Uppu Kari spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Palakkai Uppu Kari?

500 grams Raw Jackfruit, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), ¼ cup Gingelly Oil, 8 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Palakkai Uppu Kari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Palakkai Uppu Kari?

About 282 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Palakkai Uppu KariCook

Palakkai Uppu Kari

Name: Palakkai Uppu Kari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 cup Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 500 grams Raw Jackfruit; 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots); 12 cloves Garlic; ¼ cup Gingelly Oil; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 8 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ cup Water

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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

Also known as Uppu Kari · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

Palakkai uppu kari, raw jackfruit par-cooked, then roasted in gingelly oil with shallots and garlic. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Water2½ cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Raw Jackfruit500 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)150 grams
Garlic12 cloves
Gingelly Oil¼ cup
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli8
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1½ tsp

Contains: sesame.

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	282kcal	1128kcal
Protein	6.4g	26g
Carbohydrate	32g	126g
Fat	18g	70g
Fibre	8.7g	35g
Sugar	5.1g	20g

Method

1
In a kadai, add water, turmeric powder, salt, ginger–garlic paste, and raw jackfruit. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until it is about 80% cooked.
WaterTurmeric PowderSaltGinger Garlic PasteRaw Jackfruit
2
Mash the shallots and garlic together and keep aside.
Small Onion (Shallots)Garlic
3
In another kadai, heat oil. Add fennel seeds, urad dal, mashed shallots, dry red chilli, and curry leaves. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Gingelly OilFennel SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliCurry leaves
4
Add the cooked raw jackfruit along with all the spice powders and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add a little water and dry roast until the mixture comes together well.
Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderCoriander PowderSaltBlack Pepper PowderWater

Before you start

How long does Palakkai Uppu Kari take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Palakkai Uppu Kari serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Palakkai Uppu Kari vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Palakkai Uppu Kari spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Palakkai Uppu Kari?: 500 grams Raw Jackfruit, 150 grams Small Onion (Shallots), ¼ cup Gingelly Oil, 8 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Palakkai Uppu Kari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Palakkai Uppu Kari?: About 282 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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