Go Back

Jackfruit Kebab

If you are giving this recipe a try, do let me know by commenting below. I enjoyed my kebabs with my mint chutney, which is a regular at home 
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 stuks

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g jackfruit blik, uitgelekt
  • 1 rode ui fijngehakt
  • 2 groene rawit-pepertjes fijngehakt
  • 10 g verse munt alleen de blaadjes, fijngehakt
  • 10 g koriander fijngehakt
  • 1 el knoflook-gemberpasta
  • ¼ tl kurkumapoeder
  • ½ tl chilipoeder
  • 1 tl korianderpoeder
  • 1 tl komijnpoeder
  • 1 tl garam masala
  • ½ tl zout
  • 65 g kikkererwten- of rijstmeel
  • zonnebloemolie om in te frituren

Instructions
 

  • Breng een pan met ruim water aan de kook. Blancheer de jackfruit ongeveer 5 minuten. Giet af en laat uitlekken.
  • Voeg de ui, rawit-pepertjes, munt, koriander, knoflook-gemberpasta, de specerijen en het zout toe aan de jackfruit. Meng goed. Voeg het kikkererwten- of rijstmeel toe en kneed het geheel met je handen goed door.
  • Verdeel het mengsel in kleine balletjes van 5 centimeter doorsnede en druk tussen je handpalmen plat.
  • Verhit een flinke laag olie in de pan met dikke bodem op middelhoog vuur. Frituur de balletjes in porties in 10-12 minuten rondom goudbruin. Neem ze met de schuimspaan uit de olie. Laat uitlekken op keukenpapier.

Video

Notes

English version of the recipe. Also check the video to see the steps.
Ingredients:
  • 200 gms Green Jackfruit cut into cubes
  • 1 medium Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium Green Chilli, finely chopped
  • 10 g Chopped Mint Leaves
  • 10 g Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 60 g Besan or Gram Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (or as per taste)
  • Oil for frying
  1. Peel the jackfruit and cut them into small cubes. Boil it using a pressure cooker (2 whistles) or sauce pan (20-25 mins) with a pinch of salt. If using canned jackfruit, wash and drain it well and then boil it for 10-15 mins in a pan or for 1 whistle in pressure cooker. Once boiled, drain the liquid.
  2. Add chopped onion, mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger garlic leaves and green chillli to boiled jackfruit.
  3. Mix the mixture very well using a fork or knead it using your fingers.
  4. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and garam masala. Check seasoning and add salt (canned jackfruit might already be slightly salted)
  5. Add gram flour and mix everything well using your hands
  6. Divide the mixture into small balls and flatten them between your palms. The balls should be around 4 - 5 cms in diameter. Add them to a frying pan with some oil enough for shallow frying. Fry for 5-6 mins every side.
  7. Serve it warm with green chutney.