Try out these delectable Jackfruit dishes 

If you are vegan or vegetarian or intend to become one, jackfruit, also known as Kathal, can be a lifesaver. It is a wonderful food that is packed with nutrients.

Here are some lip-smacking delicacies recipes you can prepare:

Jackfruit Pakoda

Ingredients:

• chickpea flour- 1 cup
• Jackfruit- 300 gms
• Rice flour- 1/2 cup
• Salt- 3/4 teaspoon
• Water- 1 cup
• Green chillies- finely chopped
• Carom seeds (crushed) - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mango powder- 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala- 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder- 1 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder- 11/2 teaspoon

Oil- to fry

Method:

• Preheat the oil to fry the pakodas on a medium flame. Then in another bowl, mix the chickpea and rice flour with the salt and water to make a thick paste.
• Then add the chillies, carom seeds, red chilli powder, coriander powder, mango powder, and garam masala to the paste, along with a tablespoon of oil, and mix it well.
• Add raw jackfruit to the batter and mix it well.
• Next, add turmeric powder to the mix.
• The pakodas are ready to fry! Fry them on a medium to high flame, till they are golden. Remember to flip them and fry both sides. 
• Drain them out on kitchen paper to remove excess oil and get ready to eat them!
• You can serve them with green coriander chutney, chilli or tomato sauce

Butter Jackfruit Keema Pao

Ingredients:

• Sliced onions- 2-3 nos
• Green chillies- 3-4 nos
• Tomato (diced) - 1
• Garlic (chopped) - 2 cloves
• Jackfruit ( chopped finely)- 300 gms
• Cumin powder- 3 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
• Black pepper - 2 tsp
• Coriander powder - 2 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
• Garam masala - 2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Pav- as required

Method:

• First, you need to saute the chillies, tomatoes, and onions till the onions turn slightly brown.
• Add the masala to this saute and fry the mixture with the masala for another minute and add some salt to taste.
• Add the mashed Jackfruit to this mix, and mash it together.
• There you go! Add some pav to this Jackfruit Kheema.

Jackfruit Shawarma 

Ingredients:

• Olive oil - 1.5 tbsp
• Jackfruit (chopped) - 300 gms
• Ginger powder - 1 tsp
• Garlic powder  - 1 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1 tsp
• Chilli flakes and oregano
• Gluten-free wrap
• Vegan Tahini
• Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, beetroot, jalapeno pickles, and lettuce.

Method:

• First, add the jackfruit in a bowl and drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil on top.
• Add ginger powder, garlic powder, salt to taste, red chilli powder, cumin powder, a mix of chilli flakes, and oregano( around 1 tsp of that). Mix thoroughly and marinate for 2-3 hours.
• Next, in a non-stick pan, add half tbsp olive oil, on medium heat and add the pieces and cook for around 5 to 6 mins maximum.
• Use a gluten-free wrap, add some tahini(vegan), add the cooked jackfruit, and add some diced tomatoes, cucumbers, beetroot and jalapeno pickles, lettuce, and add some more tahini on top.
• Grill on the pan for a minute or two.