🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kottayam Kathal Halwa

Name: Kottayam Kathal Halwa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 3, sliced Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 250 g, chopped Jackfruit

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kottayam cooking — Kottayam Kathal Halwa brings a onion touch with a classic halwa finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Onion3, sliced
Tomato2, chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Jackfruit250 g, chopped

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: பலாப்பழ அல்வா இப்படி சுலபமாக சுவையாக செய்து பாருங்க - Jackfruit Halwa Recipe in Tamil · on YouTube