Who needs meat when jackfruit can deliver flavor this bold? This spicy jackfruit curry is the plant-based comfort food you didn’t know you were craving—rich, fiery, and totally satisfying. Let’s bring some heat to your next dinner!

🔥 Ingredients:

For the Jackfruit:

• 1 lb (500g) green jackfruit, chopped into small chunks (fresh or canned in brine)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Masala Paste:

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes
• 3–4 dried Kashmiri red chilies or 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 10 cloves garlic
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup water (for boiling)

For the Curry Base:

• 3 tbsp oil
• 2–3 bay leaves
• 4 cups (500g) finely chopped yellow onions
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp vegetable curry powder (or any mixed vegetable masala blend)
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 3–4 cups water (for gravy consistency)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves, chopped

🧄 Instructions:

1. Prep the Jackfruit:

• Wash and cut jackfruit into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large pan, heat 3 tbsp oil. Fry the jackfruit pieces on medium heat until golden brown. Set aside.

2. Make the Masala Paste:

• In a saucepan, add tomatoes, chilies, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds with 1/2 cup water.
• Boil for 5–7 minutes, then blend it into a smooth paste along with garlic and ginger. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Curry Base:

• Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large pot. Add bay leaves and onions.
• Cook on low heat until the onions are golden brown.
• Add garam masala, curry powder, and turmeric. Sauté until oil separates from the spices.

4. Combine Everything:

• Add the ground tomato-spice paste to the onion mixture.
• Cook for 5–7 minutes until fragrant and oil separates again.
• Add 2–3 cups of water to adjust consistency.
• Add fried jackfruit and salt. Let it simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.

5. Finish & Serve:

• Stir in chopped cilantro.
• Serve hot with basmati rice or warm naan/roti.

Spice & Ingredient Notes

• Jackfruit: Use canned young jackfruit in brine (easily found at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or Amazon).
• Kashmiri Red Chilies: Substitute with dried ancho chilies or crushed red pepper flakes.
• Sabji Masala: Use a store-bought Indian vegetable curry powder or DIY blend (like turmeric + cumin + coriander + paprika).
• Garam Masala: Widely available at Walmart, Target, or online.

This spicy jackfruit curry is more than just a meatless meal—it’s a celebration of bold flavor and comfort in every bite. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or warming your own soul, this dish never disappoints. Don’t forget to pair it with a cooling yogurt raita or a crisp salad on the side!