It started turning brown as soon as it was cut and I had to click likecrazy before it started looking bad. Any ideas to prevent this?
Do we dunk them in water as soon as we chop them, life for brinjals?
I, however, have always preferred kadachakka mezhupuratti and I was sure even TH would like that better so that’s what I made with most of it. I am glad I came across Cynthia’s post before I finished off the entire breadfruit because she has this amazingly simple idea to make chips out of them.
So, even though this is not much of a recipe, I would like to share this idea of hers with you – breadfruit chips!
Cut the breadfruit into thin strips and deep fry in oil. You can sprinkle them with spices or herbs of your choice, after frying. I only used salt.
When I asked Cynthia if this is an authentic Caribbean recipe, her answer was “Yes my dear, I am sure other people make them too but we do consider it to be very Caribbean :)”
Well, that’s why this plate of freshly fried breadfruit chips goes over to the Monthly Mingle – Caribbean Cooking hosted by Meeta.
As a bonus, let me also share my Kerala recipe with breadfruit, or kadachakka, as we call it.
Kadachakka Mezhukkupuratti Recipe
What I Used:
Breadfruit – 2 cups, chopped into slightly long cubes
Red chillies – 4, torn into pieces
Garlic – 4 pods, crushed
Turmeric – 1 pinch
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Oil – 1 tbspHow I Made It:
1. Heat oil in a pan and throw in the mustard seeds. Once they start popping, lower the heat to minimum and add the garlic. Fry for a few seconds, making sure it doesn’t burn.
2. Add the breadfruit pieces, turmeric, and the chillies and fry on medium-low fire until soft and cooked. Add salt when the vegetable is almost cooked. You can add a bit more oil if you feel the breadfruit is sticking to the pan. I used a non stick pan so ended up using not much oil.
The whole frying process takes about 10-12 mins so be patient. You can also add some curry masala or garam masala to spice it up a notch but I kept it very simple and basic.
We call it Jeegujje, available around Mangalore mostly. I love it but haven't eaten in many years now. Chips looks so good and Thoran looks fab too. I made Thoran once with raw JF, so yummy! 🙂
I don't think I've seen breadfruit before! Gotta look for that and try. It sure looks pretty. And loved the picture of chips!
I am so glad to learn another name for breadfruit and another way to prepare it as you have demonstrated here. This is why I love food blogging.
I love breadfruit… adore it… can’t ever get enough of it. And you found it in your neighbourhood Kerala store… lucky you.
I don’t think I’ve seen breadfruit before! Gotta look for that and try. It sure looks pretty. And loved the picture of chips!
I hv never tried this…will try it soon
I am not an “any type of chakka” fan (unless its in the form of chips) and I remember seeing this at Cynthia’s.
I really must give this a try. I have such a long bookmarked list to work my way through.:(
I’m not sure if I had this before in an Indian restaurant but I’m sure it’s delicious with a plate of briyani.
What a gorgeous site 🙂 I dotn remember ever being here, or have things changed? I am amazed, I am so bookmarking you, Nagalakshmi 🙂 Thank you for making my day….
Even I’ve not come across this vegetable earlier. I think you can also try baking it for chips, instead of frying. I googled for the tamil name and found this
http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Breadfruit.html