Crispy Jeegujje Podi | Jeev Kadgi Podi | Fried Breadfruit

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Crispy Jeegujje Podi | Jeev Kadgi Podi | Fried Breadfruit

Jeegujje Podi or Jeev Kadgi Podi or Jeev Kadgi Kebab, also called Kadgi 65, is a popular recipe from the coastal Karnataka region where the breadfruit is dipped in aromatic batter and fried until crisp. With easy substitutions, these fritters can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Soaking time2

Total Time2 30

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mangalore, South Indian, Udupi

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Kushi

Ingredients

20 slices Breadfruit (3 to 4 mm thick)
½ cup Rice (raw, uncooked)
4 to 5 Dry red chilies or Paprika
3 cloves Garlic
1 inch Ginger , sliced
Tamarind , small ball
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ to ½ cup Water , approx
Oil , for frying

Instructions

How To Cut Breadfruit Or Jeev Kadgi?

First, you must peel the breadfruit and then cut it in half lengthwise. You can check out the video on slicing Breadfruit here.
Further, cut each half into another half lengthwise and then cut them into slices 3 to 4 mm thick.

How To Make The Batter For Podi Or Fritters?

Soak rice in water for 1 to 2 hours (check tips for substitutes).
½ cup Rice
After 2 hours, drain and add the rice to a mixer blender along with red chile, garlic, ginger, tamarind, salt, and water starting at ¼ cup and blend it to a smooth paste of medium-thick pourable consistency. Check the video to check the consistency of the batter.
4 to 5 Dry red chilies, 3 cloves Garlic, 1 inch Ginger, Tamarind, 1 teaspoon Salt, ¼ to ½ cup Water
Transfer it to the bowl. Adjust salt if needed.

Making of Podi

Heat oil in a pan for frying. Once hot, dip each slice of breadfruit in the batter and drop them in oil (5 to 7 slices at a time, depending on the size of the pan). Fry them on medium to medium-high flame till it is crisp on the outside and cooked inside.
20 slices Breadfruit, Oil

Notes

Rice can be substituted with rice flour.
Dry red chile can be substituted with red chile powder.
Ginger and garlic can be substituted with ginger-garlic paste.
Tamarind can be substituted with lemon juice.
Always see that the batter is not watery or too thick. It should be just thick enough to coat the breadfruit.
Fry it on medium flame to get the best fry.

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