JACKFRUIT SEED CURRY | HOW TO COOK JACKFRUIT SEEDS | BIKKAND GASHI

Jackfruit seed curry, also called bikand gashi or bikanda sagle, is a popular village-style Konkani curry prepared using jackfruit seeds along with coconut and aromatic spices.

Jackfruit seed curry is one of my dad's favorite dishes during the jackfruit season. This recipe was given to my mom by my granny. The jackfruit seeds are separated from ripe jackfruit bulbs and sun-dried so that they can be used throughout the year as and when required in recipes.

These dried jackfruit seeds are peeled or crushed in a mortar and pestle for easy peel. The jackfruit seeds are then pressure cooked. The pressure-cooked jackfruit seeds are very creamy in texture and have a sweet and earthy flavor. The seeds can be eaten at this stage or used in the gravy of your choice.

You can even grill or roast the jackfruit seeds; it tastes awesome and can be very addictive. Try it out.

We eat this bikanda gashi or sagle with boiled rice and jackfruit papad (gharai happolu). The papad is crushed in the gravy and enjoyed similar to kori rotti —a simple yet satisfying village-style vegetarian meal.

What are the benefits of eating jackfruit seeds?

Jackfruit seeds are high in dietary fiber and vitamin B. Due to the high content of fiber, it helps in weight loss and lowers any risk of heart disease.

Side effects of eating too many jackfruit seeds:

Jackfruit seeds can cause bloating and gassiness. Hence it's always good to eat them in moderation.

Ingredients for JACKFRUIT SEED CURRY | HOW TO COOK JACKFRUIT SEEDS | BIKKAND GASHI / SAGLE | VILLAGE-STYLE CURRY

20 to 30 Jackfruit seeds, peeled
2 cups Water
½ teaspoon Salt, adjust to taste

For the masala

1 tablespoon Oil
¼ teaspoon Methi or Fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoon Coriander seeds
1 cup Grated coconut
5 Dry red chilies
¾ cup Water

For tempering

1 tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
6 to 8, Curry leaves

Detailed recipe for JACKFRUIT SEED CURRY | HOW TO COOK JACKFRUIT SEEDS | BIKKAND GASHI / SAGLE | VILLAGE STYLE CURRY

Cooking Jackfruit seeds

• In a pressure cooker, add peeled jackfruit seeds, water, and salt, and cover the lid. Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles on medium flame. Let the pressure release naturally.
• Check out the video to see how jackfruit seeds are peeled.

Making of masala for sagle or gashi

• Heat oil in a pan. When oil is hot, add methi and coriander seeds and saute until aromatic.
• In a blender or mixer, add grated coconut, dry red chilies, and sauteed ingredients with water, and blend to a smooth paste.
• Open the pressure cooker lid, add the ground masala, and salt to taste, and bring it to a nice boil. Simmer it for 5 minutes.

Prepare the tempering

• Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add curry leaves and saute for a few seconds. Add this tempering to the curry and switch off the flame.

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Jackfruit Seed Curry | How To Cook Jackfruit Seeds | Bikkand Gashi/Sagle

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Jackfruit seed curry, also called bikand gashi or bikanda sagle, is a popular village-style Konkani curry prepared using jackfruit seeds along with coconut and aromatic spices. This dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Indian, karkala, Mangalore, South Indian, Udupi

Servings 6

Calories 181 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 20 to 30 Jackfruit seeds , peeled
• ▢ 2 cups Water
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Salt , adjust to taste

For the masala

• ▢ 1 tablespoon Oil
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds or Methi
• ▢ 2 teaspoon Coriander seeds
• ▢ 1 cup Coconut , grated
• ▢ 5 Dry red chilies
• ▢ ¾ cup Water

For tempering

• ▢ 1 tablespoon Oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• ▢ 6 to 8 Curry leaves

Instructions

 

Cooking Jackfruit Seeds

• In a pressure cooker, add peeled jackfruit seeds, water, and salt, and cover the lid. Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles on medium flame. Let the pressure release naturally.
  20 to 30 Jackfruit seeds, 2 cups Water, ½ teaspoon Salt
• Check out the video to see how jackfruit seeds are peeled.

Making Of Masala For Sagle Or Gashi / Saaru

• Heat oil in a pan. When oil is hot, add methi and coriander seeds and saute until aromatic.
  1 tablespoon Oil, ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds, 2 teaspoon Coriander seeds
• In a blender or mixer, add grated coconut, dry red chilies, and sauteed ingredients (from above) with water, and blend to a smooth paste.
  1 cup Coconut, 5 Dry red chilies, ¾ cup Water
• Open the pressure cooker lid, add the ground masala (from above) and salt to taste (optional), and bring it to a nice boil. Simmer it for 5 minutes.

Prepare the Tempering

• Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add curry leaves and saute for a few seconds. Add this tempering to the curry and switch off the flame.
  1 tablespoon Oil, 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds, 6 to 8 Curry leaves

Notes

• You can substitute jackfruit seeds with potatoes, yam, eggplant, etc. Just cook them until tender. Jackfruit seeds need a slightly longer cooking time (4-5 whistles) compared to the suggested substitutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 211mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

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