Sri Lankan Jackfruit Curry Recipe – Indian Polos Curry with Baby Green Jackfruit
Ingredients
Roasted Sri Lankan Curry Powder
Coriander Seeds - 2 tbsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds - ½ tsp
Cinnamon - 2 inch
Cardamom Pods - 4 qty
Cloves - 4 qty
Black Pepper - ½ tsp
Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp
White Rice - ½ tsp
Polos Curry
Red Chili Powder - 2 Tbsp
Turmeric Powder - ½ tsp
Sri Lankan Curry Powder - 1 Tbsp, roasted
Coconut Oil - 5 tbsp
Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp
Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds - ½ tsp
Onion - 1, finely chopped
Garlic - 5 cloves, minced
Curry Leaves - 10-15 qty
Pandan Leaves - 2 qty
Tamarind - 1 tsp
Baby Green Jackfruit - 500 g, canned & drained
Coconut Milk - 3 cups
Salt - to taste
Try our Sri Lankan Polos Curry Recipe with roasted spices and creamy coconut milk. Made with baby green jackfruit, this traditionally vegan recipe highlights the uniquely rich flavors of Sri Lanka. Whether you're a fan of Indian-inspired cuisine or crave traditional plant-based dishes, this mouthwatering jackfruit curry recipe will take your taste buds on a tantalizing adventure.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make jackfruit curry. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Sri Lankan Polos Curry calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our curried jackfruit recipe in hindi.
Instructions
How to Make Roasted Sri Lankan Curry Powder:
1) In a non-stick pan, 2 Tbsp coriander seeds, 1 Tbsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 2 inch piece of cinnamon, 4 cardamom pods, 4 cloves, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, and 1/2 tsp white rice.
2) Roast over medium/low flame for about 5-8 minutes until it starts to brown and becomes fragrant.
3) Remove the roasted spices from the pan and allow to cool completely.
4) Using a small electric grinder, grind the spices into a powder.
Roasting Red Chili Powder:
1) In a non-stick pan, add 2 Tbsp red chili powder and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and roast it over medium/low flame for about 5-8 minutes until it starts to brown.
2) Remove the roasted chili powder and set it aside in a small bowl. Add 1 Tbsp roasted Sri Lankan curry powder and keep it aside for later.
How to Make Polos Curry:
1) In a large pan or pot over medium/high heat, add 5 Tbsp coconut oil. Once hot, add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, and 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds. Saute for 10-20 seconds.
2) Add 5 cloves of minced garlic and saute for 10-20 seconds.
3) Next, add 1 onion finely chopped, and saute for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onion starts to get a golden color.
4) Add 10-15 curry leaves, 2 pandan leaves, and 1 tsp tamarind. Saute for 10-20 seconds.
PRO TIP: For Pandan leaves, check the frozen section of an Asian grocery store!
5) Next, add your spice mix prepared earlier ( 2 Tbsp roasted red chili powder & 1 Tbsp Roasted Sri Lankan Curry Powder) and saute for about 30 seconds.
6) Add about 500g of canned & drained baby green jackfruit. Mix thoroughly to coat the jackfruit evenly.
7) Add 3 cups of coconut milk and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly.
8) Cover and cook the curry on low heat until the jackfruit is tender. You can cook it for 1-2 hours on very low heat for the slow cook method, or turn the heat up to medium to cook faster!
PRO TIP: If you’re cooking it slowly, you may need to add more coconut milk as the liquid evaporates.
9) Once the jackfruit is tender, so a taste test to check seasonings and add more salt if needed.
10) Serve with a steaming bowl of rice. Enjoy!
Try our Sri Lankan Polos Curry Recipe with roasted spices and creamy coconut milk. Made with baby green jackfruit, this traditionally vegan recipe highlights the uniquely rich flavors of Sri Lanka. Whether you're a fan of Indian-inspired cuisine or crave traditional plant-based dishes, this mouthwatering jackfruit curry recipe will take your taste buds on a tantalizing adventure.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make jackfruit curry. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Sri Lankan Polos Curry calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our curried jackfruit recipe in hindi.
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