Jackfruit Preserve/ Chakka varattiyathu
Chakka Varattiyathu, or jackfruit preserve, is a traditional Kerala delicacy made during the jackfruit season to prolong its shelf life.
Servings: 4 people
Calories:
Equipment
- Heavy bottomed pan
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup Jack fruit puree
- 1/2 Cup Jaggery syrup
- 2 Tbsp Ghee
Instructions
How to make jaggery syrup
- Take 1/2 cup powdered jaggery in a pan with 1/4 cup of water. Melt it and strain. The syrup doesn't need to be thickened.
Making chakka varattiyathu
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the jaggery syrup. When it starts bubbling, add the jackfruit puree.
- Whisk it thoroughly so the puree mixes with the syrup. Let it cook in a slow flame.
- You need to stir it frequently so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Once the jackfruit preserve comes into one solid (it takes 15 to 20 minutes for the given measurements), add ghee. Let it cook for a few minutes more. Switch off the flame.
- Once it cools down, store it in an air-tight container. Use only a fresh and dry spoon.
Notes
- Adjust the powdered jaggery as per the sweetness of the jackfruit.
- Make sure to use only a clean and dry spoon.