Ranveer Brar shares a recipe for Masala Kathal (jackfruit) that resembles a non-vegetarian dish. He begins by explaining how to cut a jackfruit, then cooks it and sets it aside. He then prepares a masala mixture with onions, ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, and garam masala, and adds the cooked jackfruit to it. The dish is finished with a squeeze of lemon juice. Ranveer claims that this recipe is so good, it will make you forget about chicken and mutton. He credits the recipe to Johri Aunty and highlights the influence of Kayasth cuisine, which is known for creating mock meat dishes.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Ranveer Brar is the host of a cooking show.
2. The show is about cooking a jackfruit recipe.
3. Jackfruits can be found on jackfruit trees.
4. Jackfruits at the bottom of the tree are more ripe than those at the top.
5. Jackfruits can be bought from the local market.
6. Jackfruits contain a sticky liquid that can be handled with mustard oil.
7. The sticky liquid can be removed with mustard oil to prevent it from sticking to hands and knives.
8. Jackfruits can be cut from the middle.
9. Jackfruits have a thick brown skin when they are ripe.
10. People from Kerala are experts in cooking jackfruits.
11. The Kayasth community in Northern India is also expert in cooking jackfruits.
12. Jackfruits can be used to make veg dishes that taste like non-veg dishes.
13. Jackfruits have become a fancy ingredient in modern times.
14. Jackfruits are often used in mock meat dishes.
15. Jackfruits can be cooked in various ways, including boiling, frying, and roasting.
16. Frying jackfruits is important to caramelize them and enhance their flavor.
17. Jackfruits can be air-fried or oven-roasted for a healthier option.
18. The aroma of fried jackfruits is similar to that of meat dishes.
19. Jackfruits can be cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, and spices to make a flavorful dish.
20. The dish being cooked is called Garam Masala Kathal.
21. Garam masala is the main spice used in this dish.
22. Coriander powder is also used to enhance the flavor of the dish.
23. The dish can be served with a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.
24. The dish can be converted into a curry by adding potatoes and water.