Breadfruit ( Artocarpusaltilis ) is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry family, Moraceae, that is native to the Malay Peninsula and western Pacific islands. It has also been widely planted in tropical regions elsewhere.
The breadfruit is closely related to the breadnut and the jackfruit. It is called " KadaChakka" in the Malayalam language , lantheponosu / gudgo in Konkani and " Jeegujje"/" Geegujje"/" Jigujje" in Tulu.
Recipe of KadaChakkaBajji
Ingredients
Kadachakka slices – 1 cup ( wash , drain out water and wipe well with a kitchen towel )
For marination
Mix 1 teaspoon chilli powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder. Apply it over kadachakka slices and keep aside for 15 minutes. Steam in the pressure cooker for 5 – 8 minutes or MICROWAVE HIGH for 2 minute 30 seconds. Allow to cool.
For the batter
1,Gram flour ( besan ) – 1 cup
2, Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
3, Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
4, Salt to taste ( approximately ¾ teaspoon )
5, Hing ( asafoetida ) – ¼ teaspoon
Water for mixing
Cooking oil for frying
Method
Make a smooth batter of the ingredients from 1-5 ( batter should not be too watery ). Dip each kadachakka slices in this batter and shallow fry on a medium heat till golden colour. Serve hot. It’s a tasty evening snack in Konkani Cuisine.
Breadfruit ( Artocarpusaltilis ) is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry family, Moraceae, that is native to the Malay Peninsula and western Pacific islands. It has also been widely planted in tropical regions elsewhere.
The breadfruit is closely related to the breadnut and the jackfruit. It is called " KadaChakka" in the Malayalam language , lantheponosu / gudgo in Konkani and " Jeegujje"/" Geegujje"/" Jigujje" in Tulu.
Ingredients
Kadachakka slices – 1 cup ( wash , drain out water and wipe well with a kitchen towel )
For marination
Mix 1 teaspoon chilli powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder. Apply it over kadachakka slices and keep aside for 15 minutes. Steam in the pressure cooker for 5 – 8 minutes or MICROWAVE HIGH for 2 minute 30 seconds. Allow to cool.
For the batter
1,Gram flour ( besan ) – 1 cup
2, Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
3, Chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
4, Salt to taste ( approximately ¾ teaspoon )
5, Hing ( asafoetida ) – ¼ teaspoon
Water for mixing
Cooking oil for frying
Method
Make a smooth batter of the ingredients from 1-5 ( batter should not be too watery ). Dip each kadachakka slices in this batter and shallow fry on a medium heat till golden colour. Serve hot. It’s a tasty evening snack in Konkani Cuisine.