Jackfruit Coconut Curry Recipe InstantPot

Jackfruit Coconut Curry is ultimate comfort food. The meaty texture of green jackfruit makes it wholesome vegetarian / meatless option in your meal planning. This whole food plant based curry is Vegan and Gluten free. Jackfruit and Coconut – two wonder delights of coastal living make this curry uniquely flavorful. You will love how easy it is to make this delectable curry.

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Green jackfruit is pretty incredible and totally drool worthy stuff. You can make some of the most exotic and lip-smacking delicacies using green jack-fruit. When you cook it up a little bit, it shreds really well. It’s feel and texture resembles pulled pork meat. Perfect meatless option that also is high in fiber and potassium. It’s relatively low in protein and calories. It’s a great meat substitute.

Ripe Jackfruit is sweet and has distinct flavor. For cooking purposes, you should use green jackfruit. It’s versatile to use since it takes on whatever flavor you mix with it or cook it in.

Make your jackfruit meal a delicious and nutritious one by making a curry with it. Combine it with coconut and turmeric and you get super delicious tropical dish.The coconut milk makes it nice and creamy. Spices and herbs make it incredibly flavorful. A perfect satiating curry that is super easy to make-ideal for weeknight dinner yet exotic worthy of beach vacations!!

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We love to make curries.. in case you wonder why the name of the blog is ProfusionCurry 😉 Curry is a year round thing for us-winter, summer, autumn, spring.. We love them throughout the year.

Curries make some incredible dinner options full of nutrition and  they are very budget friendly. In case you haven’t already, check our Eggplant Potato Curry or Chickpea Coconut Curry. We are sure with these incredibly delicious meals, you will fall in love with curries too !!

Jackfruit is one of the rare fruits that is rich in a B-complex group of vitamins. It contains outstanding amounts of vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), niacin, riboflavin, and folic acid. It is a good source of potassium, magnesium, manganese, and iron. Jackfruit is a good source of antioxidant vitamin-C and rich in dietary fiber too. Combine it with turmeric, coconut, onions, cilantro and you have one nutritional dense meal.

Profusion of flavors, healthy and easy to put together…..Fresh, light and did I say yummy??
We love making curries in our house so much because they are simple and easy to prepare. Few changes in the ingredients and they totally change the flavors and taste altogether! This curry is bit dry so you can use as taco or burrito filling too. Be creative, eat healthy and live well !! You will love making this Jack fruit Coconut Curry because it is

Healthy and creamy rich
Sweet and tangy
Warm and Comforting
Satisfying and Exotic
Gluten free and Vegan………

Let’s make this lip smacking curry together-

Ingredients:
2 cups green jackfruit shredded ( use canned or frozen)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 medium chopped red onion
1 teaspoon of cooking oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
8-10 curry leaves ( or 2 bay leaves)
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt per taste
Juice of half lemon
Chopped Cilantro for garnish

Directions: Instant Pot

Turn IP on Saute high. Add oil in main pot. Once oil is heated, add cumin seeds and curry leaves . Once they are heated, add onions and stir well for couple minutes.

Add green jackfruit pieces, shredded coconut, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir well. Add 3/4 cups of water. Mix well.

Cancel sauté mode. Turn Manual 1 min. QPR ( Quick Pressure Release) when done. Open the lid , add lemon juice and mix well.

Your awesome curry is ready ! Serve it with rice, roti, quinoa or as a salad topper ! Enjoy the taste of Tropical paradise ?? from the comfort of your own home sweet home!

Directions: Pressure Cooker or Stovetop:

Heat the oil in pressure cooker or in pan on Stove top. Once oil is heated, add cumin seeds and curry leaves . Once they are heated, add onions and stir well for couple minutes.

Add green jackfruit pieces, shredded coconut, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir well. Add 3/4 cups of water. Mix well. Close the lid and let it cook for 7-8 min on medium high heat.

If using pressure cooker, close the lid and let cook till 2 whistles about 7-8 minutes. Let it release the pressure naturally. Stir well.

Add lemon juice and mix everything well together. Enjoy the yummy delicious Coconut Jackfruit curry !

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Jackfruit Coconut Curry

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Jackfruit Coconut Curry is ultimate comfort food. This whole food plant based curry is Vegan, Glutenfree. Jackfruit and Coconut – two wonder delights of costal living make this curry uniquely flavorful.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups green jackfruit shredded, use canned or frozen
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 medium chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon of cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 8-10 curry leaves, or 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt per taste
• Juice of half lemon
• chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Directions: Instant Pot

1. Turn IP on Sauté high. Add oil in main pot. Once oil is heated, add cumin seeds and curry leaves . Once they are heated, add onions and stir well for couple minutes.
2. Add green jackfruit pieces, shredded coconut, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir well. Add 3/4 cups of water. Mix well.
3. Cancel sauté mode. Turn Manual 1 min. QPR when done. Open the lid , add lemon juice and mix well.
4. Your awesome curry is ready ! Serve it with rice, roti, quinoa or as a salad topper ! Enjoy the taste of Tropical paradise.

Directions: Pressure Cooker or Stovetop:

1. Heat the oil in pressure cooker or in pan on Stove top. Once oil is heated, add cumin seeds and curry leaves . Once they are heated, add onions and stir well for couple minutes.
2. Add green jackfruit pieces, shredded coconut, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir well. Add 3/4 cups of water. Mix well. Close the lid and let it cook for 7-8 min on medium high heat.
3. If using pressure cooker, close the lid and let cook till 2 whistles about 7-8 minutes. Let it release the pressure naturally. Stir well.
4. Add lemon juice and mix everything well together. Enjoy the yummy delicious curry !

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 234Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 256mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 4gSugar: 31gProtein: 3g

Nutritional values are provided as a courtesy and the values are approximate. The values will change depending on the exact ingredients, measurements and brands used. As always, for specific health issues and dietary requirements please consult medical professional.

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