Jack fruits Seeds Tikki

Jack fruits are healthy Seasonal fruits. The seeds also contain lots of good vitamins and minerals. 

After eating the fruit we throw away the seeds which is as good as the fruit. Try to make 

use of it in your cooking.

In those our childhood days,  we used to put the seeds in the wood fire and when it is soft take it out and clean the ash which is around it and then peel the hard layer  to have the soft seeds. It was so tasty that we used to fight for our shares.

Even the people who lived in forest used to fill their stomach with jack fruits to save them from hunger. It is so good to have them. 

Here is a recipe that  I prepared prepared Jack fruit seeds Tikki and it turned so good and tasty.

Let us see some benefits of eating Jack fruit Seeds.

Jackfruit seeds are rich in dietary fiber with B complexVitamins.

They prevent constipation and good for weight loss.

Jackfruit seeds are rich in resistance starch and good for controlling blood sugar and keeps the gut healthy.

Lets see the recipe Now.

Things Needed : 

Cooked Jackfruits seeds : 10 to 15.

Bread slices : 4 to 6.

Rava /Semolina thin variety : 1/4 cup.

Grated carrot :  2 Carrots

Thin cut green chilly : 2 to 3 Chilly to be cut into small pieces.

Garam Masala Powder : 1/2 tsp

Red chilly powder : 1/2 tsp

Chat Masala ; 1/2 tsp

Salt : As required.

Coriander leaves : 1/2 bundle. 

Method :

1. Wash and grate carrots.

2. Wash and cut chilli into very thin.

3. Wash and thin cut coriander leaves.

4. Remove the hard part from jackfruit seeds and pressure cook.

5. Dry grind once it is cool. Dry grind the bread slices.

6. Take a big bowl and add dry grinded jackfruit seeds, cut coriander leaves, cut chillies and grated carrots.

7. Add salt, chat masala, garam masala, chilli powder, thin semolina and powdered bread.

8. Mix everything and prepare the dough like chapati dought. Do not add any water. 

9. Knead this dough and  divide into small portions.

10. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Add some oil 

11. Pat the small portion of the tikki dough and give a shape of your choice.

12. Cook them or shallow fry them on both sides.

13. When it turns golden brown take it out. Prepare the tikki with remaining dough.

14. Serve Jackfruit seeds Tikki with your choice of side dish like, tomato ketch up, chutney of pudina/ mint, coriander leaves and sweet chutney prepared from dates.

Note. 

Do not use any water while preparing dough.

You can add more bread slices if you feel the dough is still wet. (Watery).

You can also dip the tikki in raw rava and then roast on tava. ( Use chiroti rava/ Thin variety rava).

Use generous oil to roast. 

You can also deep fry these tikkies. ( Optional).

Ground Nuts & Gooseberry Chithranna

 Ground Nuts and Coconut Rice is one of the yummy One pot dish.

It is simple, easy, quick and healthy. 

This is the season for Gooseberrirs and Ground Nuts. The seasaonal fruit or nuts are filled with nutritions. 

Let us see some benefits of eating Gooseberry.

Gooseberry is filled with Vitamin C.

Its filled with antioxidant  properties. They are high in fiber and low in calories. It is good for controlling high blood pressure,  blood sugar and weight loss. 

How about some good benefits of eating ground nuts?

Ground nuts are knowns poorman's almond.

It is full of healthy fats. It curbs the hunger. It regulates the glucose level in our body. They are filled with proteins, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Ground Nuts and Gooseberry Chithranna is good to prepare for festivals, one pot meals party, for picnics and  travels. 

Let us see how to prepare and what we need.

Things Needed :

Sona Masoori Rice : 1 Cup.

Ground Nuts : 1/2 Cup

Gooseberrry : 2 to 3

Fresh grated Coconut : 1 Cup.

Salt : As required.

For Seasoning :

Cooking Oil  : 2 Tablespoons

Mustard seeds : 1 Teaspoon

Urid Dal : 1Teaspoon

Green chilly : 2 to 3.

Curry Leaves : 10 leaves.

Ghee : 1 Tablespoon.

Method :

1. Wash and cook Rice  and let it cool.

Proportion for cooking rice.  Basumathi  Rice 1 Cup - Water 2 Cups, Sona Masuri  Rice - 1 cup - 3 Cups water. 

2. Wash and soak ground nuts for 15 to 20 minuts. Drain and cook with little water.

3. Wash and grate gooseberry and keep it aside.

4. Grate coconut and keep it aside.

5. Wash green chilly and cut into piecse or slit and keep it aside.

6. Wash curry leaves and keep it aside.

7. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Add oil let it get hot. Add mustard seeds and urid dal.

Let mustard seeds splutter. Add green chilly and curry leaves. 

8. Add cooked ground nuts. ( Drain all the water completely before adding).

9. Fry nicely. Add grated gooseberry and stir nicely.

10. Add little turmeric and required Salt. Mix it well. 

11. Add cooked and cooled rice. Mix it slowly.

12.Mix it completely and add grated coconut. Put off the fire. Add a tbs of ghee. 

13. Mix it well and and shift it to a serving dish.

14. Enjoy with a cup of curd or any of your favourite side dish.

Note. 

Do not over cook rice. It does not mix with other thinds well.

Adding more chilly is optional.

Adding onions is optional.

Adjust the salt according to your choice.