Kathal Ki Tahiri

Ingredients

• 🫙Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  
• 🧂Saltto taste
  
• 🧅Onion1, thinly sliced
  
• 🌶️Green Chili2, slit
  
• 🧈Ghee3 tbsp
  
• 🌶️Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  
• 🌾Basmati Rice2 cups, rinsed and soaked 20 minutes
  
• 🌶️Whole Garam Masala Spices1 tsp
  
• 🍈Jackfruit500 g, raw and cubed
  

Optional extras

• 🌿Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the jackfruit till the water runs clear and let it soak while you build the masala; drain before it goes in.

2. 2

   Warm the ghee and drop in the whole spices; the moment they sizzle and perfume the kitchen, add the onions.

3. 3

   Fry the onions till deep gold, add ginger garlic paste and green chili, then the ground spices; splash water to keep them from catching.

4. 4

   Add the basmati rice and saute two minutes, then slide in the drained rice and turn gently to coat every grain in the masala.

5. 5

   Add hot water and salt, bring to a rolling boil, clamp the lid and steam on the lowest heat; leave it sealed ten minutes off the flame before fluffing.