If you happen to get your hands on a jackfruit, please don’t throw the seeds away. Instead, wash, boil and peel them and then use them in this hearty and filling Easy Jackfruit Seed Curry.
While jackfruit might not be a popular or easily available fruit here in America, it was plentiful in Sri Lanka, where I grew up.
If you haven’t ever come face to face with a jackfruit – it can be a bit intimidating. It’s HUGE. A tad bit spiky. And, some people say the ripened ones have a rather odd odor. Now, I might have olfactory issues, but, I tend to think their aroma is kinda intoxicating! When I was younger, I seemed to eat jackfruit all the time. There was young (unripened) jackfruit curry, jackfruit chips and even jackfruit ice cream! My mom would even make a mean roasted jackfruit seed dry curry. 
But, after I moved away from Sri Lanka to countries where jackfruit was less popular, I kinda forgot about it. Outta sight outta mind – right?!
Well, recently I happened on a some cut up chunks of ripe jackfruit at a little South Asia store I frequent and brought some home so my daughter could get her first taste of it.
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Jackfruit Seed Curry
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Get your hands on some jackfruit and be sure to save the seeds so you can make this hearty jackfruit seed curry.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 1/2 cups jackfruit seeds
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the jackfruit seeds in a pan, add enough water into the pan to cover the jackfruit seeds and boil them for 25 minutes.
- Let them cool, when cool enough to handle, slowly peel off the outer white covering.
- Then, add some olive oil to a pan and add the onion to it. Let onion saute for about 10 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, ginger, peeled jackfruit seeds, water, tomato paste, and garam masala and mix well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Then add in the coconut milk and spinach, when spinach is wilted, season with salt and pepper and enjoy with rice, naan, chapati or pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare the jackfruit seeds before adding them to the curry?
First, wash the jackfruit seeds thoroughly, then boil them until tender, and finally peel off the outer skin before using them in the curry.
Can I use ripe jackfruit in the curry, or should it be unripe?
For this recipe, it’s best to use the seeds from ripe jackfruit, as they provide the right texture and flavor for the curry.
What should I do if I can’t find jackfruit seeds?
If jackfruit seeds are unavailable, you can substitute them with other legumes like chickpeas or cooked kidney beans for a similar texture in the curry.
