🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kanpur Festival Kathal Banjara

Name: Kanpur Festival Kathal Banjara
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 250 g, chopped Jackfruit

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanpur cooking — Kanpur Festival Kathal Banjara brings a banjara touch with a classic kootu finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Jackfruit250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kathal Ki Sabji Bihari Style | Jackfruit Recipe in Hindi | कटहल की सुखी सब्जी | Kathal Masala · on YouTube