Echorer Dalna

Ingredients:

1 medium echhor/jackfriut (raw)

2 medium potatoes

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp whole cumin seeds

2 tsp cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder

½ tsp garam masala

1 tsp ghee

1 tbsp mustard oil

salt and sugar to taste

Procedure:
Cut the jackfriut and potatoes into small pieces. Boil the jackfriut pieces in salt water till they become soft (they should not be too soft).
Put oil in a pan over medium heat. When the oil becomes hot, put cumin seeds and bay leaves. When the cumin seeds begin to pop, put the potatoes and add salt. Fry them till they turn golden brown. Put 2 teaspoonfuls of cumin and coriander powder and a spoonful of chili powder and sugar. Add the boiled jackfriut pieces now and fry till the spices and the vegetables are cooked properly. Add water and bring it to boil. When the gravy attains the desired consistency, add garam masala and ghee for the right flavor. Serve hot.