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Jackfruit Korma

Recipe from Mrinal Marwaha, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 23 October 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A fragrant vegetarian korma featuring tender jackfruit simmered in a creamy, spiced curd sauce. The blend of roasted nuts, poppy seeds, and aromatic spices creates a rich, slightly sweet flavor, perfect for a comforting Indian dinner.

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Jackfruit Korma by Mrinal Marwaha, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Cut the raw jackfruit into pieces.

  2. Roast and grind chironji (or cashew nuts) together with curd; set aside.

  3. Roast and grind poppy seeds with curd; add to the ground nut mixture.

  4. Heat ghee in a pot and sauté the chopped onions until translucent.

  5. Add ginger garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric, and the ground nut‑seed mixture; stir well.

  6. Add the jackfruit pieces, green chillies, and water; bring to a gentle boil.

  7. Simmer until the jackfruit is tender and the sauce thickens, about 20–25 minutes.

  8. Stir in the beaten curd, fresh coriander, and season with salt to taste.

  9. For garnish, fry the sliced large onion in ghee until golden and sprinkle over the korma before serving.

Tips while you cook

Prep nut‑seed paste first
Roast and grind chironji or cashew nuts and poppy seeds with curd before adding them to the pot.
Sauté onions to translucency
Cook the chopped onions in ghee until translucent before adding ginger‑garlic paste and spices.
Simmer jackfruit until tender
Allow the jackfruit, green chillies, and water to simmer for about 20–25 minutes until the fruit is tender and the sauce thickens.
Add curd at the end
Stir in the beaten curd after simmering.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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