Indian Water Buffalo and Jackfruit Masala

A popular traditional recipe made with Indian water buffalo meat and the tender young jackfruit, also one of the best comfort foods of South India.

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‍Recipe Card

Ingredients	Quantity
Indian water buffalo meat	500 gm
Ginger, sliced	30 gm
Garlic, sliced	30 gm
Green chili,	10 gm
Curry leaves	2 gm
Turmeric powder	5 gm
Chili powder	15 gm
Coriander powder	10 gm
Cloves	5 gm
Salt	7 gm
Coconut oil	20 gm
Water	As required
Bhaji chili, sliced	50 gm
Black pepper	As required
Coconut milk	50 gm
Jackfruit, cooked with seasonings	350 gm
Batter fried pappadum (Indian Crisps)	To serve

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Method of preparation

Cook the meat in a pressure cooker with ginger, garlic, spices, and coconut oil and enough water for 30 minutes.
Once cooked, wait until the pressure relieves, and remove the ginger slices from the curry.
Add black pepper and bhaji chili and continue cooking without the lid on.
Add coconut milk and mix well.
Add the cooked jackfruit into the curry and let it simmer until reduced and all the flavours combine well together.
Serve it warm on the batter-fried pappadum.

‍Bobby Geetha

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