Thiruvarutselvar Poriyal

Ingredients

• - 250g jackfruit seeds
• - 2 tbsp oil
• - 1 tsp mustard seeds
• - 1/2 tsp urad dal
• - 2 dried red chillies
• - 1 sprig curry leaves
• - 1 small onion
• - 1/4 tsp turmeric
• - Salt to taste
• - 1/4 cup grated coconut

Method

1. Prepare mixed vegetables: Choose any combination of carrots, beans, corn, peas and potato. Dice all into small uniform 1-cm pieces.
2. Parboil if needed: If using potato or carrot, parboil lightly for 5 minutes. Drain. Softer vegetables like peas do not need parboiling.
3. Make tempering: Heat 2 tbsp oil. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds — when they pop add 1 tsp urad dal and fry golden.
4. Add aromatics: Add 1 broken dried red chilli, 1 sprig curry leaves and a pinch of asafoetida. Fry 20 seconds.
5. Add shallots and green chilli: Add 5 sliced shallots and 2 green chillies. Cook 3 minutes.
6. Add vegetables: Add all the prepared vegetables. Season with half tsp turmeric and salt.
7. Cover and cook: Cover and cook on low heat 8-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
8. Open and dry: Cook uncovered on high heat 2-3 minutes.
9. Add coconut: Add 3 tbsp freshly grated coconut. Toss on high heat 1-2 minutes.
10. Serve: Thiruvarutselvar poriyal is a colourful festive mixed vegetable stir fry. Serve with steamed rice and sambar.