Halasina beejada palya recipe
Discover how to make Halasina beejada palya, also known as jackfruit seeds stir fry, with a detailed explanation, step-by-step pictures. Halasina beejada palya, or oggarane, is prepared using jackfruit seeds, onions, green chili, coconut, and a tempering of spices. This dish is not only incredibly healthy but also exceptionally delicious. It can be served as a satisfying snack or as a flavorful side dish.With jackfruit season in full swing, it's the perfect time to enjoy this delightful recipe.There are tons of health benefits in jackfruit seeds. These seeds have rich nutritional value. They are good source of carbohydrates, dietary fiber and vitamin A, C and B. It is also packed with minerals like calcium, zinc, and phosphorous. Jackfruit seeds are good for hair and skin. Jackfruit seeds can be dried and stored for months.
Ingredients
- One bowl jackfruit seeds or halasina beeja
- 1 big onion
- 1/2 tsp chopped ginger
- 4 – 6 tsp cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- A big pinch of turmeric powder
- A big pinch of asafoetida
- 1 – 2 green chilies
- 4-5 curry leaves
- Salt as per your taste
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- To begin with slightly crush the jackfruit seeds and remove the outer thin cover. Please note, peeling is easy if the seeds are dry.
- Wash the jackfruit seeds, pat dry and chop them into pieces.
- Transfer the chopped jackfruit seeds into a pressure cooker. Add required water, a big pinch of turmeric, little salt and cook them until soft.
- Next take oil in a frying pan and heat it. Add in 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. Optionally you can add broken red chili and urad dal.
- When the mustard seed splutters and in asafoetida and turmeric powder.
- Followed by add in slit green chilies and curry leaves.
- Then add in finely chopped onion and ginger.
- Saute until onions turn translucent under medium flame.
- Next add in cooked jackfruit seeds. You can drain the excess water if required. I added very little water and hence I didn't drain it.
- Also sprinkle the salt as per your taste. Give a quick mix.
- Add in grated coconut coriander leaves. Mix well for a minute. Switch off the stove. Serve it as snacks. Or serve it with hot steaming rice or chapathi.
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