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.
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 😉