Breadfruit Curry
Breadfruit curry is a great vegetarian option. This dish is enjoyed all over the world, from Sri Lanka, where it’s called del, to Fiji and Jamacia. This is a very basic recipe with ingredients you should be able to find anywhere.
Servings 4
Calories 101kcal
Carbs (g):
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs coconut oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 knob of fresh ginger, minced 1”x1”x2” size
- ½ onion, diced
- ½ bell pepper, diced
- ½ breadfruit, cut into small chunks
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounce size)
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ⅛ tsp chili powder (optional)
- 2 Tbs curry powder
- ½ water, or more as needed
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan or stockpot using medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, ginger, onion, and pepper to oil and let cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the breadfruit and let it cook for a few minutes, stirring until most of the pieces are browned.
- Pour in coconut milk, spices, and water. Bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat down, cover, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes until the breadfruit is soft when poked with a fork. It should feel like a cooked potato. If your sauce gets too thick, add more water and stir.
- Serve with chapati or rice.
