MOCK SHAHI KURMA

INGREDIENTS

 raw jack fruit (seeds removed) 500gm
onion  3
ginger 2.5 cm
green chillies   6
cinnamon   2.5 cm
cardamom 2
poppy seeds  1 1/2 tbsp
cashew nuts chopped 1 1/2 tbsp
coriander seeds   1 tsp
cumin seeds 1 tsp
raisins  5
coconut  1 cup
curd   1/2 cup
garlic 4-5 cloves
cloves 4-5
coriander leaves  a sprig
salt to taste
oil for frying

METHOD

skin, wash, cut jack fruit into cubes.
slice onion, grind poppy seeds, cumin, coriander seeds, ginger, garlic & chillies to a smooth paste.
grate coconut, extract milk.
soak dry fruits & nuts in water.
heat oil, fry onion with cloves, cardamom, cinnamon & masalas.
add jack fruit & fry lightly.
add water & cook till jack fruit is tender.
add beaten curd, coconut milk, raisins & nuts.
simmer for a few minutes.
garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
serve hot with fried rice or pulao.