crazy 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.
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!