Jackfruit fritters (kathal ke beej ka pakoda)

Servings: 4
Soaking time: 2 hours.
Preparation time: 8-10 minutes.
Frying time: 8-10 minutes(each batch).
Total time: 20 minutes.

The beautiful pearl of rain embellish the lawn grass and trees…aha it is the perfect time to sit in the porch and enjoy the day with family. “Jackfruit Seed Fritters” are a delicious and inventive way to use the often-overlooked treasure hidden inside ripe jackfruit its nutrient-rich seeds.

It not only are satisfying and crunchy, but they are also packed with protein and fiber making them both tasty and wholesome. These fritters are perfect tea-time snack, monsoon treat, or festive appetizer.

It was raining yesterday; we enjoyed and relished the “Jack fruit fritters (kathal ke beej ka pakoda)”, which had authentic taste from south India.

These fritters celebrate the traditional Indian philosophy of zero waste, where every part of a seasonal fruit is put to good use. Jackfruit seeds transform beautifully into crispy golden fritters when spiced and deep-fried.

Whether served with chutney or ketchup, they are sure to become a conversation starter.

Ingredients:

Jack fruit seeds (kathal ka beez): 100 gm. (20-22 seeds)
Chana dal (split Bengal gram): 50 gm
Salt: 1 teaspoon (as per your taste)
Fennel seeds: ½ teaspoon
Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon
Onion: 1 no. (Small)
Green chilli: 2 no. (As per taste)
Fresh coriander leaves (chopped): 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves: 1 twig
Ginger: 2” pieces
Oil: for frying

Preparation:

Soak chana dal 1 -2 hours, grind them roughly with help of small quantity of water, keep aside.
Grind Jack fruit seeds with help of small quantity of water, keep aside.
Chop green chilli, ginger and onion into fine pieces, keep aside.
Take a mixing bowl; put dal paste, Jack fruit seeds paste, chopped green chilli, ginger, onion, turmeric powder, fennel seeds and salt, mix properly. Now dough is ready; keep aside.

Method:

Take one handful mix; shape the mixture in lemon size ball by using your hand/fist, depending upon size of 12-15 balls will be ready, put the ball on your palm, slightly press it and give the shape of disc as shown in the photo.
Note: you can prepare this in advance and store into refrigerator, and fry afterwards.
Take heavy bottom fry pan, put oil in the fry pan, and let oil to smoke, drop small amount of dough in it, If dough comes up, it means right temperature of oil otherwise wait for a while and test again.
After getting right temperature of oil, deep fry all fritters in batches till golden brown, remove from oil.
Jackfruit fritters (kathal ke beez ke pakoda) is good for evening snacks, otherwise as you wish.
Serve hot.