Kadachakka/ Breadfuit mezhukupuratti

This is yet another simple and tastiest side dish made with Breadfruit. Kadachakka is not that easy to find even in Kerala, its also most sought after vegetable during its season.

This recipe may be common in most Malayali households as its one of the easiest dish that could be made with Breadfruit.

The recipe calls for cheriyulli/shallots/small onions , that too more of it  and crushed red chillies ,finished! the ingredient list 😀

Kadachakka Mezhukupuratti

1.  Kadachakka/ breadfruit thinly sliced                                            : 1/2 of a medium sized one
2. Shallots/cheriyulli                                                                               :12-15  no thinly sliced
3. crushed red chillies/chilli flakes                                                      : 1 tsp
4. turmeric powder                                                                                 :1/4 tsp
5. curry leaves                                                                                          : 2spring
6. salt                                                                                                          : as needed
7. coconut oil                                                                                             3-4 tsp

Method:

1. Take the sliced breadfruit/kadachakka in a steamer and steam for 10 minutes or until done.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan, add oil and let it heat too.
3. Add the sliced shallots and saute well,bring down the flame to low and let them brown and fry, add the crushed red chillies / red chilli flakes and turmeric powder. Brown them too
4. Add curryleaves and give a quick mix.
5. finally add the steamed Kadachakka , salt and mix everything well.
6. Spread it across the pan to saute well in low flame by sauteing  in between.
7. Switch off the flame once mezhukupuratti achieves desired caramelised color

Notes:

1. The more shallots the more tastier the mezhukupuratti will be.
2. let  the shallots brown well to get the real flavour, otherwise mezhukupuratti will taste raw shallot.
3. Steam the kadachakka for 10-15 minutes or more if required.
4. You can also pulse the  cleaned shallots bulbs and red chilli flakes in mixie for once.
5. If you don’t have red chilli flakes , take 2-3 dried chillies  , break it and add it along with shallots and pulse once or twice.
6. You can also add a clove of garlic , if you like the flavor of it.
7. we like our mezhukkupuratis to be browned well, so adjust according to your need.

 

happy cooking,

lekshmi