Jackfruit Idli

Jackfruit Idli/ कटहल/ फणस Idli/ ಹಲಸಿನ ಹಣ್ಣಿನ ಕಡುಬು/ಇಡ್ಲಿ 

Most of you know this jackfruit idli, but here I am sharing little bit different idli recipe taught by my grandmother.

Ingredients

• Idli Rava ¾ cup or Rice Rava
• Jackfruit 14-15 pieces
• Jaggery 5-7 tbsp (as per your taste)
• Sugar 1 tbsp (optional) (for extra taste)
• Coconut oil ½ tbsp for idli and ½ tbsp for greasing idli plate
• Salt ½ tbsp (as per your taste)
• Water 1 cup or 75ml (approximately)

Procedure

• Take 2-3 jackfruit pieces and cut into small pieces as shown in the below picture. Keep it aside

• Blend leftover jackfruit pieces along with water. Blend till it becomes a smooth paste, as shown in below picture.

• Wash Idli Rava and soak for 2-3 minutes
• Now take a vessel, add jackfruit paste, idli Rava, Salt, jaggery, sugar and mix well
• Once sugar and jaggery melt, add jackfruit pieces and mix well (you can also add 1-2 tbsp grated coconut in this time). Mix well and check the taste once
• Finally, add coconut oil to the idli batter and mix well, now Jackfruit idli batter is ready to pour
• Now, boil water in an idli steamer on a high flame.
• Meanwhile, grease your idli plates lightly with coconut oil and pour jackfruit idli batter to the idli plate

• When the water begins to bubble and steam up, place the idli plate in the steamer and steam for 35-40 minutes on a medium flame
• Once done switch off the gas stove. Open the lid and wait for 2-3 minutes to cool down. When cooled, the idli must not be wet on top.
• Remove the idlis with the help of a spoon and serve tasty jackfruit idli with ghee or coconut chutney.