Palakottai/Jackfuit Seed Rasam

An interesting Udupi recipe using jackfruit seeds.

Ingredients:

Jackfruit seeds -10

Tamarind extract 1/4 cup

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Rasam powder - 1 tsp

Jaggery - 1/4 tsp

Green chili - 2

Coconut milk 1/2 cup

Curry leaves

Salt as needed

Water as needed

Tempering ingredients:

Ghee - t tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Mustard - 1/4tsp

Seeragam -1/4 tsp 

Red chili - 2

Coriander leaves

Method:

• Pressure cook jackfruit seeds. Peel the outer skin.

• Grind to a smooth paste.

• Transfer to a pot. Add all the ingredients.

• Water as needed to adjust the consistency of your rasam.

• Bring it to a boil and switch it off.

• Temper the above-mentioned ingredients with ghee.