Q2. What is puzhukku?

Puzhukku originated in the Palakkad district and is a traditional Kerala dish made with mashed or cooked lentils or root vegetables, coconut, and spices.

Q3: Is Raw Jackfruit Puzhukku gluten-free and vegan?

Yes. Vegan and gluten-free by nature, this traditional jackfruit recipe is suitable for many diets.

Q4. What other Kerala recipes use jackfruit?

Besides puzhukku, jackfruit is used in chakka varatti, chakka chips, and curries.

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Jackfruit Puzhukku

Kerala

Intermediate

Curry

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This Raw
Jackfruit Puzhukku
Recipe Serves Kerala’s Comfort In Every Bite

Name: This Raw ~Jackfruit Puzhukku~ Recipe Serves Kerala’s Comfort In Every Bite
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Kerala
Ingredients: 4 cups Raw jackfruit, sliced and cleaned; 1 cup Water; To taste Salt; 1 cup Grated coconut; ½ tsp Turmeric powder; 2-3 Green chillies; 4 Shallots; 2 pods Garlic; 1 tbsp Coconut oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 2-3 sprigs Curry leaves

45 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

Ingredients

Vegan

Diet

Chakka Puzhukku, also known as Raw Jackfruit Puzhukku, is a popular dish in Kerala made with raw jackfruit, creating a mash that is both comforting and delicious. This jackfruit recipe strikes a perfect balance between spiciness, sweetness, and earthiness, and it pairs wonderfully with spicy pork or fish curry. Although it has a more textured consistency, puzhukku resembles mashed potatoes in appearance. Traditional jackfruit recipes have deep roots in Keralan cuisine. The fruit’s high fibre content aids digestion, and its meaty texture makes it a favourite among vegetarians looking for meat alternatives. Raw Jackfruit Puzhukku is built on layers of flavour: the heat of green chillies, the sweetness of coconut, and the aroma of curry leaves.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

4 cupsRaw jackfruit, sliced and cleaned

1 cupWater

To tasteSalt

1 cupGrated coconut

½ tspTurmeric powder

2-3Green chillies

4Shallots

2 podsGarlic

1 tbspCoconut oil

1 tspMustard seeds

2-3 sprigsCurry leaves

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Cook the jackfruit

Remove the skin and core, and cut the raw jackfruit into bite-sized chunks. Boil it in salted water with turmeric until tender, approximately for 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the chunks and gently mash using a wooden spoon.