Panasa Pottu Aava Koora Recipe – Andhra Style Mustard Flavoured Raw Jackfruit Curry
Description
Panasa Pottu Aava Koora is a delicious and flavorful side dish from Andhra Pradesh. This curry features finely chopped raw jackfruit, which is cooked in a rich and tangy mustard coconut masala. With its combination of aromatic spices, curry leaves, and the unique taste of mustard, this dish captures the essence of traditional Andhra cuisine. It is diabetic-friendly, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious individuals.
Cuisine
Andhra, Indian
Course
Side Dish
Diet
Diabetic Friendly
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raw Jackfruit (Kathal) | 1 cup (finely chopped) |
| Tamarind Paste | 1 tablespoon |
| Green Chilies | 3, slit |
| Oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Water | 1/4 cup |
| Mustard Seeds (Rai/ Kadugu) | 1/2 teaspoon |
| White Urad Dal (Split) | 1 teaspoon |
| Chana Dal (Bengal Gram Dal) | 1 teaspoon |
| Dry Red Chili | 1 |
| Asafoetida (Hing) | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Curry Leaves | 1 sprig |
| Salt | To taste |
| Cashew Nuts (optional) | 8 to 10 |
| Turmeric Powder (Haldi) | 1/4 teaspoon |
| For Aava Paste | |
| Mustard Seeds (Rai/ Kadugu) | 1 tablespoon |
| Sesame Seeds (Til Seeds) | 1 tablespoon |
| Dry Red Chili | 1 |
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Aava Paste
- In a small bowl, soak mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and dry red chili in hot water for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, drain the water and transfer the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and red chili into a mixer jar.
- Grind the mixture to a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary. Set the prepared aava paste aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Raw Jackfruit
- Grease your hands and knife with some oil to prevent the sticky latex from the raw jackfruit.
- Prepare a bowl of salted water to soak the cut jackfruit and avoid discolouration.
- Cut the raw jackfruit into halves, discard the skin, and chop the flesh into 1-inch pieces. Immediately soak these pieces in the salted water.
- Place the chopped jackfruit pieces into a pressure cooker along with 1/4 cup of water, tamarind paste, and turmeric powder.
- Close the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Once done, turn off the flame and let the pressure release naturally.
- Drain any remaining water and finely chop the cooked jackfruit. Set aside.
Step 3: Cooking Panasa Pottu Aava Koora
- Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Once hot, add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.
- Add asafoetida (hing), chana dal, and urad dal to the pan. Stir and cook until the dals turn light brown.
- Add curry leaves and slit green chilies to the pan, allowing them to release their aroma.
- Now, add the finely chopped cooked raw jackfruit and mix well.
- Stir in the prepared aava paste and cook on low heat, covered, for about 5 minutes.
- If using, add fried cashew nuts and mix everything together.
Step 4: Serve
Serve this delicious Panasa Pottu Aava Koora with steamed rice and a side of Arachuvitta Sambar and Elai Vadam for a traditional South Indian meal. For a diabetic-friendly meal, pair it with Foxtail Millet Lemon Rice and Palak Raita for a wholesome lunch.
Enjoy this flavorful Andhra-style raw jackfruit curry that’s both delicious and nutritious!
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 5g |
| Carbohydrates | 22g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Fat | 6g |
| Saturated Fat | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 150mg |
| Potassium | 450mg |
| Vitamin A | 3% of Daily Value |
| Vitamin C | 15% of Daily Value |
| Calcium | 4% of Daily Value |
| Iron | 10% of Daily Value |
(Note: Nutritional values are estimated and may vary based on portion size and ingredients used.)
Note: This recipe can be adjusted for spice level and ingredients to suit your personal preferences. Enjoy making this authentic Andhra-style dish, which is both a treat to the taste buds and a healthy addition to your meal plan!
