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Enchor diye Cholar Dal / kacha kathal diye cholar dal /Raw Jackfruit curry with lentils
In Bengali, the raw jackfruit is called ‘Enchor’. It has a meat-like texture, and Bengalis are preparing this like meat; because of that Bengalis call it ‘Gach Pantha’ (in Bengali gach means tree and Pantha means goat). Today I will share how to make Enchor diye Cholar Dal / kacha kathal diye cholar dal /Raw Jackfruit curry with lentils, which is so tasty, you will really love it.
Raw jackfruit has many health benefits including sugar control
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-2.png)
Equipment required
- Kadai
- Spatula
- Serving plate
Ingredients
- Raw jackfruit-750 gm
- Bay leaves-4
- Cinnamon stick-1/2 inch
- Cardamom-1
- Star anise-1
- Cumin seeds-1/2 tbsp
- Onion-2 (chopped)
- Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder-1 tbsp
- Red chili powder-1/2 tbsp
- Kashmiri mirch powder-1/2 tbsp
- Cumin powder-1/2 tbsp
- Coriander powder-1/2 tbsp
- Chana dal (soaked)-3/4 cup
- Tomato (curry cut)-2
- Ghee-1 tbsp
- Garam masala-1/4 tbsp
- Chopped coriander leaves-1 tbsp
- Oil-2 tbsp
- Salt
How to make Enchor diye Cholar Dal / kacha kathal diye cholar dal /Raw Jackfruit curry with lentils
Heat oil in a pan and add bay leaves and cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step1](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step1.png)
Now add the cumin seeds
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step2](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step2.png)
As they splutter and sizzle, then add the chopped onion and sauté them till they become translucent
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step3](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step3.png)
Now add the ginger garlic paste and stir them for a minute
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step4](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step4.png)
Now add the curry-cut jackfruit and sauté them for a minute
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step5](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step5.png)
Add the powdered spices except for garam masala
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step6](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step6.png)
Mix them well with the jackfruit
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step7](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step7.png)
Now add the soaked chana dal and mix it well
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step8](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step8.png)
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step9](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step9.png)
Add curry cut tomato and cook for two minutes
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step10](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step10.png)
Now add the salt, mix them, and cover it for two minutes
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step11](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step11.png)
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step12](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step12.png)
Open the cover, and add 1 cup of water
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step13](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step13.png)
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step14](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step14.png)
Mix them well
Now again cover the lid, and allow them to cook for 5-6 minutes on low flame to boil the dal and jackfruit
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step15](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step15.png)
Now open the cover after 5 minutes and add ghee and garam masala, and mix them well
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step16](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step16.png)
Now add the chopped coriander leaves
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step17](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step17.png)
Transfer them to a serving plate and serve hot with rice or roti or paratha.
![Enchor diye Cholar Dal step18](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Enchor-diye-Cholar-Dal-step18.png)
My other posts on Jackfruits are
Bora diye enchorer torkari/jackfruit curry