It started turning brown as soon as it was cut and I had to click likecrazy before it started looking bad. Any ideas to prevent this?
Do we dunk them in water as soon as we chop them, life for brinjals?
I, however, have always preferred kadachakka mezhupuratti and I was sure even TH would like that better so that’s what I made with most of it. I am glad I came across Cynthia’s post before I finished off the entire breadfruit because she has this amazingly simple idea to make chips out of them.
So, even though this is not much of a recipe, I would like to share this idea of hers with you – breadfruit chips!
Cut the breadfruit into thin strips and deep fry in oil. You can sprinkle them with spices or herbs of your choice, after frying. I only used salt.
When I asked Cynthia if this is an authentic Caribbean recipe, her answer was “Yes my dear, I am sure other people make them too but we do consider it to be very Caribbean :)”
Well, that’s why this plate of freshly fried breadfruit chips goes over to the Monthly Mingle – Caribbean Cooking hosted by Meeta.
As a bonus, let me also share my Kerala recipe with breadfruit, or kadachakka, as we call it.
Kadachakka Mezhukkupuratti Recipe
What I Used:
Breadfruit – 2 cups, chopped into slightly long cubes
Red chillies – 4, torn into pieces
Garlic – 4 pods, crushed
Turmeric – 1 pinch
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Oil – 1 tbspHow I Made It:
1. Heat oil in a pan and throw in the mustard seeds. Once they start popping, lower the heat to minimum and add the garlic. Fry for a few seconds, making sure it doesn’t burn.
2. Add the breadfruit pieces, turmeric, and the chillies and fry on medium-low fire until soft and cooked. Add salt when the vegetable is almost cooked. You can add a bit more oil if you feel the breadfruit is sticking to the pan. I used a non stick pan so ended up using not much oil.
The whole frying process takes about 10-12 mins so be patient. You can also add some curry masala or garam masala to spice it up a notch but I kept it very simple and basic.
i have never had breadfruit, but if tastes anything like jackfruit, i'm going to love it. thanks for two great recipes
oh, the chips are my fav. we usually sprinkle little salt and red chilli powder as soon as they r fried. i have grown eating it almost on daily basis as we had huge tree of breadfruit in our garden.
I have never came across this veggie..We don't get here.
It looks good and i guess it tastes similar to 'Palamousse'
We call it Jeegujje, available around Mangalore mostly. I love it but haven't eaten in many years now. Chips looks so good and Thoran looks fab too. I made Thoran once with raw JF, so yummy! 🙂
I don't think I've seen breadfruit before! Gotta look for that and try. It sure looks pretty. And loved the picture of chips!
I am so glad to learn another name for breadfruit and another way to prepare it as you have demonstrated here. This is why I love food blogging.
I love breadfruit… adore it… can’t ever get enough of it. And you found it in your neighbourhood Kerala store… lucky you.
I don’t think I’ve seen breadfruit before! Gotta look for that and try. It sure looks pretty. And loved the picture of chips!
I hv never tried this…will try it soon
I am not an “any type of chakka” fan (unless its in the form of chips) and I remember seeing this at Cynthia’s.
I really must give this a try. I have such a long bookmarked list to work my way through.:(
I’m not sure if I had this before in an Indian restaurant but I’m sure it’s delicious with a plate of briyani.
What a gorgeous site 🙂 I dotn remember ever being here, or have things changed? I am amazed, I am so bookmarking you, Nagalakshmi 🙂 Thank you for making my day….
Even I’ve not come across this vegetable earlier. I think you can also try baking it for chips, instead of frying. I googled for the tamil name and found this
http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Breadfruit.html
Haha I am sure we have met Zlamushka. I even took part in your Xmas event in 07. Glad you we rediscovered each other, its been a while 🙂
Madhuram! That’s so cool. Thank you so much for the link. For everyone who asked, breadfruit is called bakri-chajhar in Hindi, nirphanas in Marathi, irppla or kadapila in Tamil, Gujjekai in Kannada and nagadamani in Sanskrit!
I don’t think I’ve ever had kadachakka before. The chips sound very good to me.:)
Very unique recipe nags… i have had breadfruits (tho didn't know the name breadfruit) & i love it! but never like this. & i donot get these here at all.
I never tried anything with breadfruit..crispy chips looks gorgeous Nags..wonderful curry too..
I’ve never had breadfruit before, I’d love to try it. Your photo is wonderful.
Konkani houses also make some wonderful breadfruit chips – absolutely delicious! The ones you made also look simple and tasty…
Hi Nags, I saw this yday with the vegetable vendor who comes to the building, and decided not to get into trouble trying to make it! Have never made it on my own. My mother makes it very differently from the recipe you have shared. I have to try it, and am wishing I had bought it yday:-( hope the vegetable vendor will bring some today, so I can try this..
Oh the chips look so interesting Nags…haven’t ever tried breadfruit. These look yum!!
I always read your post first on FB 😀 And so, I usually forget to say what I wanted to say when I come here. lol
I love chips of any kind. Bring it on 😉
ohh…i love the chips!!! never knew it was a caribbean dish also, but then yeah, there are so many similarities otherwise, so why not this one 🙂
I have no clue what kadhachakka is called in Telugu or Hindi. Any ideas, others?
both the items are new to me. I like the wavy chips.. looks nice. i have not seen this breadfruit in chennai.
Do you have a pic of whole breadfruit. I hear about it so much, does it have a Hindi name too?
i have never had breadfruit, but if tastes anything like jackfruit, i’m going to love it. thanks for two great recipes
Does anyone know what it is called in telugu? Both the dishes look yum.
I always love kadachaka, my mom used to make a curry with roasted coconut.
Does Thoran mean dry curry?
This looks really interesting, I’ve never heard/ seen anything like this. I’m always amazed at the variety of veggies that are available which I’ve never laid my eyes on before.
We call it Jeegujje, available around Mangalore mostly. I love it but haven’t eaten in many years now. Chips looks so good and Thoran looks fab too. I made Thoran once with raw JF, so yummy! 🙂
Try breadfruit bajji, you will be hooked. But as Sia hinted-keep a tab of how much of it goes in!! been there done it…not good!
Wow something new to me. Looks yum.
I often select matured ones to make chips. My ammamma always fry chips with chakka from the huge tree in the backyard. Apart from chips, i make thoran and add in sambhar too.
I’ve never eaten this but I do remember Cynthia’s post – I did get the small kind of jackfruit (with the somewhat prickly skin) once and made something out of it but didn’t like it.
we make teh chips too, as in my mom.granny make 🙂
try it in the yogurt based curry…it tastes good…
oh, the chips are my fav. we usually sprinkle little salt and red chilli powder as soon as they r fried. i have grown eating it almost on daily basis as we had huge tree of breadfruit in our garden.
what? not a fan of breadfruit? i adore this veggie 🙂 (but not gonna talk much abt the aftermaths of over eating it;)
once you cut them remember to dunk them in a bowl of cold water to prevent discolouring.
just know that breadfruit is used in kerala dishes…HAve no idea abt the taste..The pciture is so tempting to try it Nags..
Kadachakka is nostalgic for me Nags…I love both these dishes..and the pictures looks great as always..you are lucky to get kadachakka..enjoy.
I do not think I have ever had breadfruit before. I have never seen it in Germany either. But soon – In Qatar I am sure I will find it easily! Great and unique entry!
I have never came across this veggie..We don’t get here.
It looks good and i guess it tastes similar to ‘Palamousse’