Raw jack fruit kebab (kuvlyache kebab)

                                                     

I would like to commence my blog from this kebab recipe which fetched me 1^st prize in Goan food mania group on Facebook for the contest on innovative recipe from raw jack fruit.

Kuvlo is the Konkani name for raw jack fruit. Asian cuisine commonly uses this fruit as a condiment to various curries and other dishes. This fruit usually grows in abundance during the summer. Unripe raw jack fruits are used in savory dishes and are cooked in gravies and spicy curries. The texture of unripe jack fruit is like mutton and so is its taste when cooked in spices which makes it popular among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Raw jack fruit is power packed with lot of vitamins, minerals and fiber .Iron and calcium present in it makes it very useful in anemia and to strengthen the bones. It’s rich in antioxidants hence good for skin and prevents ageing. Vitamin A in it makes it good for vision. Jack fruit's flesh is very high in fiber content, so it is easily digestible and reduces constipation. Potassium present in it lowers blood pressure and maintains healthy heart functioning and the lot of other health benefits.

Though the taste of this raw fruit is liked by many but still there are many fussy eaters as well as kids who hate it. For such choosy eaters I have come up with innovative dish with simple homemade ingredients and require very little oil for grilling. Since the consistency of the cooked raw jack fruit resembles that of minced meat the first thought that came in my mind was to make kebab out of its fleshy part. I am damn sure the final presentation of this kebab will be eye appealing and will live lasting impressions on the taste buds.

                            

       Ingredients

• Raw jack fruit (¼ part of medium raw jack fruit)
• Ginger (½ -1 inch piece)
• Garlic (2-3 pods)
• Green chili (1 medium size)
• Coriander powder (¼ tsp)
• Turmeric powder (¼ tsp)
• Chili powder (½ tsp)
• Garam masala powder (½ tsp)
• Salt (as per taste)
• Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
• Water (as per requirement)
• Coriander leaves (handful)
• Oil (for applying)
• Bread crumbs (for applying)

                    

       Method of preparation

• Apply coconut oil to your hands and cut raw jack fruit into half. Take the quarter piece of medium sized raw jack fruit.
• Clean the outer covering and the middle hard part. Cut the fleshy part into smaller pieces. Pressure cook the jack fruit pieces till 3 whistles (add very little water if required while cooking as for kebab the mixture has to be dry).
• Make paste of this cooked jack fruit in a mixer. 
• Don’t add water as we want the paste to be dry. Once the paste is ready add paste of ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander leaves. Now add remaining powders like turmeric,coriander,red chili and garam masala. Lastly add salt and lemon juice, mix very thoroughly .Apply this thick paste on skewers, evenly sprinkle some bread crumbs over it.
• Keep these skewers on grill and cook for around 20-25 minutes till the color changes. Apply oil to kebabs with the brush and keep on turning to assure all the sides are cooked properly. 
• Serve hot as starters or evening snack with tomato ketchup or coriander chutney.                                                                                                                         
  

       Happy cooking!