Bread fruit for the Konkani community is a delicacy! A variety of dishes ranging from stir fries, to Pakoras, Gravy based dishes and fritters are made when it is in season. Posting a simple stir fry seasoned with Garlic and dry red chillies today.
Ingredients :
- One medium sized Bread fruit
- 5 Dry red chillies broken into bits
- 15 cloves of Garlic gently crushed
- 2 tbsps Coconut oil (or oil of choice)
- Salt
Method :
Deskin the Breadfruit. Wash it and cut it lengthwise. Discard the thin hard layer in the centre. Slice the Breadfruit thinly. Heat oil in a pan. Add the crushed garlic and roast it to a golden brown. Add the broken red chilly bits and toss. Drop in the sliced Bread Fruit, salt and half a glass of water. Cook on a gentle flame till done. Serve it hot.
Note: Most stirfries are prepared on a high flame as the vegetables that are sautéed generally take very little time to cook. Breadfruit Stir Fry tastes best when it is a little soft rather than crunchy.
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