Jackfruit for Breakfast
I enjoy this time of the year for the variety of fruits it brings which I can add to my breakfast to up its nutritional value. One of them is Jackfruit. I love it best when it's bright yellow, juicy and fully ripe. This calls for less jaggery. Jackfruit is a staple of the Mangalorean cuisine during the season. Here are some of my favourites with jackfruits in exactly this order.
Jackfruit Pancake
Ingredients
Broken Wheat Rawa (fine variety) - 1 cup
Curd - 3/4 to 1 cup
Jackfruit (very sweet variety) - 1 cup
Jaggery - 2 tbsp
Fresh Coconut (grated) - 1 tbsp
Green Chili (optional) - 1
Curry leaves (optional) - 2 sprigs
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Method
Soak the broken wheat rawa and salt in curd for about 15 mins
Blend the jackfruit, coconut and jaggery to form a coarse mixture
Add the chili and curry leaves and pulse till they are just broken into pieces
Add to the rawa mixture
Add water to form a batter of thick consistency
Spread oil on a non-stick dosa pan
Heat it on a medium flame
You can spread the batter directly on the pan with your hands
Cover with a lid and cook the pancake on both sides
OR
Spread oil on the pan
Place a piece of banana leaf on it
Spread the batter on the leaf
Cover with another piece of banana leaf
Cover the pan with a lid
Flip it over carefully when the pancake is cooked on one side
The leaf will look a little dry and burnt
Let the other side cook and serve warm
Note: I prefer the banana leaf method for the following reasons:
- It is rich in natural antioxidants which get absorbed into food during cooking
- It also protects food from getting burnt
- It holds the heat inside and cooks food in its own juice
- It lends an aromatic and sweetish flavour to the dish
Jackfruit Steamed Cake
Ingredients
Brown rice powder - 1 cup
Udad dal powder - 1 tbsp
Jackfruit pieces (very sweet variety) - 3/4 cup
Fresh coconut (grated) - 1/4 cup
Jaggery powder - 1/2 cup
Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
Curd - 1/4 cup
Water - 3/4 to 1 cup
Salt - to taste
Method
Mix the flours and salt
Add water and let it soak for 15 mins
Add curd and mix well
Blend jackfruit pieces with coconut and jaggery powder to form a rough paste
Add to the flour mixture
Mix well
Add water to make a thickish batter
Grease an aluminium cake mould and place a banana leaf in it so that it lines the pan completely
Pour the cake batter into it
Steam for about 20 mins till a knife inserted in it comes out clean
Cool and cut into pieces while still warm
Enjoy with a cup of hot tea or filter coffee
Jackfruit Idli
Ingredients
Broken Wheat Rawa (fine variety) - 1 cup
Curd - 3/4 to 1 cup
Jackfruit pieces (very sweet variety) - 1 cup
Jaggery - 2 tbsp
Fresh Coconut (grated) - 1 tbsp
Method
Soak the rawa in curd for 10 to 20 mins
Fresh Coconut (grated) - 1 tbsp
Blend jackfruit pieces with coconut and jaggery powder to form a rough paste
Add to the rawa mixture
Mix well
Pour into the cavities of a steamer
Steam for about 10 to 15 mins till a knife inserted in it comes out clean
Enjoy warm idlis for breakfast with a cup of hot tea or filter coffee
Health Benefits of Jackfruit
Jackfruit has various benefits on your health
It is an instant energizer
It has potassium which maintains blood pressure. (Here you
can find potassium rich foods)
The rich source of fiber improves digestion and prevents
constipation
Jackfruit is loaded with antioxidants. This slows down your
aging process
It has vitamin A, a vital nutrient for your eye health
It has calcium to strengthen and promote healthy bones
It is rich in vitamins A, C, E, K, Niacin, Vitamin B6,
folate, pantothenic acid and minerals like copper, zinc, manganese and
magnesium. These nutrients help you to prevent and cure anemia
The Vitamin C contents of jackfruit strengthen your immune
system
Manganese regulates blood sugar levels in the body
Copper presents in the jackfruit keep the thyroid glands
healthy
Vitamin B6 keeps the heart healthy
It can cure ulcers and other digestive system disorders
It maintains your blood pressure and improves digestion
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