Palakottai Fry/ Palakottai poriyal/ Jackfruit seed fry

My mom used to save the jackfruit seeds after eating the fruit. She used to make kuzhambu, fry with seeds. Palakottai Fry is a perfect evening time snack. Dry the seeds in sun and remove the skin. Let's see the step by step process.

Ingredients:

1. Palakottai seeds - 15 to 20
2. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
3. Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
4. Urad dal - 1 tsp
5. Curry leaves - 6
6. Red chilly - 1
7. Sambar powder -3/4 tsp (Optional)
8. Salt to taste
9. Oil

Cooking Instructions:

• Dry the seeds in sun or dry roast them for a couple of mins.
• Cut them into halves and remove the skin.

• Pressure cook them for 5 whistles by adding turmeric powder,salt,seeds and water.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.
• Add urad dal, red chilly, curry leaves and cooked seeds.
• Add Red chilli powder or sambar powder.(optional if u need more spice).
• Cook for a couple of mins. Adjust salt if needed.
• Serve hot with coffee, tea.