Red rice kanji(rice porridge) and chakka puzhukku (jackfruit gravy)

Red rice kanji with rock salt and 1:8 rice : water.

Wash red rice three to four times and cook for 3 to 4 whistle in pressure cooker by adding water and rock salt.

Chakka puzhukku (jackfruit gravy)

Ripe jackfruit pieces(deseeded) about 10 to 15
Turmeric powder a pinch

Hing a pinch

Grated coconut 2 tbsp
Jeera 1/2tsp

Green chilli 1

Method of preparation

Cook jackfruit by adding water, hing, turmeric and little salt.

Grind in mixer coconut, green chilli and jeera to a coarse paste, add little water if needed.

Once jackfruit is cooked add coconut paste. Mix well. Adjust salt, add few crushed curry leaves. Serve as a side for red rice kanji.