make Kos (Jackfruit Curry)

Traditional Sri Lankan recipe: How to make Kos (Jackfruit Curry)

Kos, or jackfruit, is a beloved ingredient in Sri Lankan cooking, and is often made into a delicious and hearty curry. This specific dish called Kos Maluwa is quite rich in flavors and spices and has become a staple in many households.

Ingredients:

500g fresh jackfruit (kos), chopped into small pieces

1 cup thick coconut milk

1 cup thin coconut milk

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small knob of ginger, grated

1-2 green chilies, sliced

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon chili powder (or to taste)

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 sprig curry leaves

1 cinnamon stick

1 tablespoon coconut oil

Salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Cook the Jackfruit: Rinse and dice the raw jackfruit (the tips on the package help with this) into bite-size pieces, discard skin and seeds. Rinse well and drain.

Fry the spices: In a pot, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they begin to sputter, add the onion, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves and cinnamon stick. Sauté until fragrant.

Cook the jackfruit: Add the jackfruit and turmeric, chili powder, curry powder, black pepper and salt, and stir to coat. Stir well to combine the spices with the jackfruit.

Simmer with Coconut Milk: Add in the thin coconut milk, cover, and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the jackfruit becomes soft and tender.

Last Add: Pour that thick coconut milk in there and simmer it for another 5-10 minutes until it's thick. Stir from time to time to keep it from burning.

Serve & Enjoy: This authentic Sri Lankan delight is now ready to be served hot with rice.

Tips:

TYPES OF JACKFRUIT — Young jackfruit — Use young, unripe jackfruit, as this will have the best, most meaty texture for curries.

Cooking in the traditional clay pot: This brings out the flavor.

Spice Level: Use less chili powder and green chilies, if you want less spice.

Dig into your homemade Kos Curry and enjoy the authentic taste of Sri Lanka!