Bethica Das' Bengali-Style Raw Jackfruit Chutney is a simple homemade chutney prepared from boiled chunks of kathal or raw jackfruit.

Sauteed in mustard oil, it goes well with hot steamed rice.

Bengali-Style Raw Jackfruit Chutney

• 2 cups raw jackfruit, chopped and boiled
• 3-4 garlic pods
• 2-3 green chillies
• 3 tbsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp kalonji or nigella seeds
• ½ tsp haldi or turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chopped green dhania or coriander or cilantro leaves, optional
• ½ to 1 cup mineral/filtered water, for grinding
• Salt to taste
• 1 green chilly, for garnish

Method

• Blend the boiled raw jackfruit, garlic, green chillies in a mixer/blender with just enough water to make a smooth paste.
• Heat 2 tbsp of the mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan and add the nigella seeds.
  Saute for a few seconds and then add the ground paste, salt, turmeric powder.
  Stir fry on a low heat till all the moisture has evaporated.
  Take off heat.
• Before serving, drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp mustard oil and garnish with the chopped coriander leaves and a sliced green chilly.
  Enjoy with hot steamed rice or with a curry too.

Bethica Das is a Sharjah-based food blogger.

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