Jackfruit is originally from south India. This fruit comes with hard skin and has a unique way of cutting it. Fruits and seeds will be layered inside and need skillful hands to cut the fruit tactfully.
Inside it will be sticky hence apply oil to your hands before cutting the fruit. Otherwise, the sticky part will be difficult to wash away.
Jackfruit is the best thing that happened to vegetarians. The sweetness of this fruit makes everyone to drool over it. And what about that nice aroma? even after 2 days we can smell the flavor of Jackfruit in house.
Health benefits of Jack fruit;
- Raw Jackfruit helps to balance the blood sugar levels hence is very good for diabetic patients.
- Good for skin and eyes.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- Jackfruit is a rich source of fiber. Helps with digestion and blood circulation.
- Good for Asthma patients.
- One of the protein-rich fruit.
Not only the fruits but every part of Jackfruit can be used in different ways. If you have ever been to Kerala then you must have come across Jackfruit chips. These chips are made using the raw Jackfruit.
The yellow petal-like part surrounding the fruit can be eaten like chips by frying them in oil. These sweet, crispy chips will leave you wanting more.
Seeds can be used in many ways. Boiled seeds with a little salt or Roasted seeds are edible to eat. Some people make curry, Dal, Bhaji, Sambar and many other recipes using Jackfruit seeds.
Health Benefits of Jackfruit Seeds;
- Iron content helps to prevent anemia.
- Vitamin A in Jackfruit seeds improves eyesight.
- Vitamin A is also good for healthy hair.
- Proteins in seeds help to build muscles.
Today in this post I’m going to share Jackfruit seeds sambar recipe. Nice blend of boiled Jackfruit seeds and cooking it along with masala powders gives a delightful taste.
Here is the Jackfruit seeds sambar recipe;
Ingredients:
Jackfruit Seeds – 10 – 15
Chilli Powder – 1 tablespoon
Sambar Powder – 2 tablespoon
Tamarind – half lemon sized
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tablespoon
Cumin seeds- 1/2 tablespoon
Turmeric – 1/2 tablespoon
Salt – As per the taste
Garlic – 2-3 cloves
Dry Red Chilli – 1
Curry leaves – 8-10
Grated Coconut – 2 tablespoon
Steps to prepare Jackfruit Seeds Sambar;
- Soak Tamarind in medium hot water. This makes it leave juice until we prepare the rest of the stuff.
- Keep Jackfruit seeds in pressure cook and whistle 5-6 times. They take more time to cook completely hence make sure they are well cooked. If you are using Instant Pot then set it on Pressure cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the pressure is released take the boiled seeds out and drain the water. The hard skin of the seeds will come out automatically if they are cooked perfectly.
- Remove the hard skin from all the seeds.
- Bled these seeds along with garlic, Dry red chili, and salt. Don’t add too much water while grinding. Add a little amount of water in intervals to finely blend the seeds.
- Take a vessel with depth to prepare sambar, add oil and keep it on medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, turmeric, and dry red chilies.
- After 2-3 minutes, add the blended mixture and stir well.
- Now you can add water according to your preference. If you like the sambar in thin consistency then add more water.
- Add Chilli powder, sambar powder, Salt, turmeric juice and let it boil.
- Adding jaggery is optional.
- Check the taste and add more chili powder or salt if required.
- Keep it on medium heat for 8- 10 minutes.
- Once the Sambar starts boiling add grated Coconut. This is also optional.
- Turn it off immediately.
This sambar tastes heavenly along with hot rice. Nice topping of ghee can double the taste.
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I like the raw vegetable version of the Jackfruit. Was amazed to see that Jackfruit can be used like this. Great recipe.
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Thanks Manas. Every part of the Jackfruit is useful. And there are different yum recipes.
This is indeed a unique recipe. I wasn’t knowing much about jackfruit seeds. It has so much of health benefit. Never thought sambhar can be made like this too
It’s my mother’s recipe 🙂
I am not a big fan of jackfruits, though my mother tried her level best to make us eat it! However, this recipe has a nice twist to it- I will try it out.
A diehard fan of Jackfruit here 😀
Wow..that’s interesting. Never tasted Jackfruit Sambar. It’s good to know a new version.
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Jackfruits seeds. Most of the people throw them. So sambar is the best way!
Jackfruit bhajjiya ,curry ,kofta and raw fruit I used to eat right from my childhood and known about these recipes of jackfruit only,but it can enhance the taste and look of sambhar too , it’s really something very new and amazing for me, thanks for sharing recipe!!!!very nice!!!
Yeah, raw jackfruit has got many tasty recipes. Thank you, Archana 🙂
I have never gone near a jackfruit ever even after being forced. But, using jackfruit seeds for sambhar surely sounds unique. Will surely try this recipe
You should try fruits! Otherwise, you are missing good taste for a lifetime 😀
I have seen all kinds of Sambar having lived in the South but this is a first. I should try it out.Thanks for sharing. Jack fruit seeds when roasted or grilled are very tasty to eat as a snack.#BharatKaZaika #BlogBoosterIndia #Habhitwellness
Yes, they re my favorite 🙂
Interesting recipe and I like the way you had described it with proper detailing and great photos. Will surly try this .#bharatkazaika
Thank you 🙂
wow…I didnt know about jackfruit being used this way…
Glad you liked the recipe.
Never heard before, and surprisingly it doesn’t have two basic ingredients of sambhar daal and onion…. Great. I am surely going to try this.
We generally don’t eat onion and garlic 🙂
Ohh okkk
Didn’t know that the seeds of the Jackfruit can be made into a delicious recipe!:)
Nice post.
Thank you 🙂
My mom prepares jackfruit sambhar, dosa, idli and even chips. yes the seeds are delecious ,they tatse good when added in sabzi . I will try this recipe . Wonderful post
Right now I have so many seeds at home. As you said, I should try with different subzies.
Yes . We have tradition of preparing them esp during rains .
I love eating jackfruit it is one of my fav fruit
Who doesn’t right? 😀
Sambhar made from Jackfruit seeds. Got to to try it out.
You should 😀
Lot of similarities are there in the traditional food of Karnataka and my natuve Konkan. During the summers we seldom purchase any vegetables at our native. Instead our breakfast lunch and dinner consists all things mango and jackfruit aka fanas. I have had several dishes of Athul (jackfruit seed) but now I got to know another one. I have got a jackfruit from a friend last week and shall try this recipe soon.
I can imagine. And every part of the fruit will be used for one or another type of recipe. We are blessed isn’t it? 🙂