Chakko is a coconut based preparation very popular with the GSB community. It is prepared using tender jackfruit when it is in season. One can also make it with tender okra. The baby ones are ideal since they need no prior cooking.
Ingredients:
1/2 kg tender okra
Half a coconut grated
6 roasted Byadgi chillies
6 roasted Guntur chillies
2 tbsps coriander seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 tbsp tamarind paste
Salt
Seasoning:
4 tbsps coconut oil
2 tsps mustard
1 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 tbsp coconut oil.
Method:
Wash and pat dry the okra. Snip off the edges and either keep them whole or cut them into two. Roast the coriander seeds and urad dal in a tsp of oil till they give out their aroma. Tip them along with the grated coconut, roasted red chillies and tamarind paste into a blender and grind to a semi coarse paste. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Drop in the mustard seeds. After they splutter add the urad dal. Once it changes to a golden yellow add the Fenugreek seeds. Toss. Add the curry leaves. Sautee for a couple of seconds and then add the okra. Gently mix for a couple of minutes and then drop in the ground masala. Add salt, 100 ml water, mix well and cook and cover till it turns dry. Drizzle with coconut oil and serve hot with dal and rice.
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