Sri Lankan Breadfruit Curry: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for a Traditional Dish

breadfruit

🥗Healthier: jackfruit

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Jackfruit is lower in calories and potatoes are more widely available.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces fat content while still providing flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat, while jalapeño adds spice at a lower cost.

curry leaves

💰Cheaper: bay leaves

Bay leaves provide a similar aromatic quality.

Cut the breadfruit into small cubes and soak them in water for about 10 minutes to remove bitterness.

Drain the water and pat dry the breadfruit cubes.

In a pan, heat oil over medium heat and add mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent.

Add the turmeric powder, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Add the breadfruit cubes to the pan and mix well.

Add 1/4 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the breadfruit is cooked through.

Add the tamarind paste and jaggery or brown sugar to the pan. Mix well and let it cook for a minute.

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