Tamilnadu Special Pala Kottai Varuval - Jackfruit seed fry - Traditional Lunch Sidedish Recipe

Pala Kottai Varuval  or Jackfruit seed Curry is one of my favorite recipes which my Mom prepares during Jack fruit season. Jackfruit seed curry is crispy and is one of the best lunch sidedish, it can even be taken as an evening snack. You can prepare this along with boiled potatoes too. Try this traditional Tamilnadu sidedish recipe and enjoy.

Jack fruit seed fry

South Indian Vegetable Curry Recipe Pala Kottai Varuval orJack Fruit Seed Fry

Ingredients to make Chettinad Pala Kottai Varuval

Palakottai- 25

Sambhar powder - 2 tsps.

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp.

Onions - 2

A handful of chopped Garlic

A sprig of curry leaves

Oil as required.

Procedure to make Tamilnadu Side dish Pala Kottai Varuval

 1. Clean the Pala Kottai well with water and pressure cook with half cup water and salt.

2. Now peel off the outer skin of Jackfruit seed and cut them horizontally.

3. Heat oil in a kadai and splutter the Mustard seeds.

4. Now add curry leaves, finely chopped onions and garlic and fry for a while till the onions turn golden brown in color.

5. Now add Sambhar powder, turmeric powder and salt and fry for a while.

6. Next add the pala kottais and fry well for about 10 to 15 minutes in low flame. Add oil around whenever needed and do not add water.

Now the Pala Kottai Varuval or Pala Kottai fry is ready.

Serve hot with Sambar, rasam or any variety rice.