JACKFRUIT GATTI

Jackfruit gatti/ Jackfruit idly is a sweet idli made from jackfruit. The authentic way of preparing this is with teak leaves however these idlis can be easily prepared in banana leaves or idli stand. The Gatti is lightly sweetened by adding jaggery and taste best when served with ghee.  

INGREDIENTS:

Jackfruit (ripen) - 1 cup

Raw rice - 1 cup

Jaggery - 1/2 to 3/4 cup as per your taste

Cardamom - 5

Grated coconut - 1/4 cup (optional)

METHOD:

   1. Soak the rice for 2 hours.

  2. Add the jackfruit pods, drained rice, jaggery, cardamom powder, grated coconut in a mixer jar and grind it by adding little water. Don't grind it finely.

  3. Transfer the batter to a bowl and the consistency should be thick.

  4. These idlis are usually prepared with fresh teak leaves. If you do not have teak leaves use banana leaf or normal idli stand.

  5. clean the fresh banana leaves and add a ladleful of thick batter.

  6. Fold the leaves as shown in the picture.

  7. Cook it in a idli cooker/steamer on a medium flame for 30 minutes.

  8. Serve the jackfruit gatti hot with ghee.