
Ingredients for Chakka Erisseri with Sambar Paripp:
1. Pigeon pea (Sambar paripp/Toor dal) – 150 gm
2. Raw jackfruit, well-ripened – ½ of a medium-sized
3. Turmeric powder – ½ small spoon
Pepper powder – 1 small spoon
Salt – For taste
4. Coconut – 2, grated
5. Cumin seeds – 1 big spoon
6. Coconut oil – 2 big spoons
7. Mustard – 1 small spoon
8. Red chillies – 4
How to prepare Chakka Erisseri with Sambar Paripp?
1. Chop jackfruit florets into small pieces.
2. Cook dal, adding 1 litre of water.
3. Add jackfruit to the dal along with ingredients no: 3 and cook it well.
4. When it’s done, smash it using a spatula.
5. Make a fine paste of half the amount of grated coconut and cumin seeds.
6. Add this paste to cooked jackfruit and allow to boil well.
7. When it’s done put off the flame.
8. Heat oil and sputter mustard seeds.
9. Fry red chillies and add the remaining quantity of grated coconut.
10. Keep frying till the coconut turns golden brown.
11. Pour this mixture into Jackfruit Erisseri and mix well.
12. You can serve it with plain rice or Vishu Congee.
Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine April 1-14, 2015
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