Raw Jackfruit Kebab ( Kacchya Fansache Vade/Aambode)

Many recipes are made from raw jackfruit in our Konkan. I developed this recipe raw jackfruit. There is similar recipe in southern konkan, called "Aambode". I added raw jackfruit with some changes. 
It’s flavorful and unique treat for your friends. It is substitute for chicken.

ही पाककृती वाचा मराठीतून.........इथे क्लिक करा.

Ingredients:

• Raw jackfruit, (peeled, boiled & shreaded)- 1 ½ cups
• Spilt Bengal gram- ½ cup
• Cumin seeds- 2 tsp
• Coriander seeds- ¼ tsp
• Green chilies- 6 to 8
• Chopped fresh coriander leaves-  ½ cup
• Corn flour- 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Asafetida (Hing)-  ¼ tsp
• Chat masala- 1 tsp
• Dry mango powder (amchur)- ½ tsp
• Salt- to taste
• Oil to fry- around 2 tbsp

Method:

How to Prepare raw jackfruit , we have seen in last post (phanasachi bhaji).

Soak Bengal gram in water for 5 hours, drain.

Put jackfruit into food processer and grind coarsely without water, transfer to a bowl.

Put coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green chili, coriander leaves and spilt bengal gram into food processer and grind coarsely without water, transfer to a bowl.
Add turmeric , hing, aamchur, salt and conflour.

Knead with your hands and shape into small kebabs.

Shallow fry  them in a nonstick pan on simmer , using a little oil as required, until they are golden brown.  15 to 20 minutes required for this.

Arrange these kebabs in serving dish with salad. Sprinkle chat masala on it. Serve hot with mint chutney.

This recipe had been selected as Winner in Chef Ritu Dalmia's "Diva Green Contest".