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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    Easy Jackfruit Curry

    Published: Oct 27, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: Nov 1, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Jackfruit Curry

    This easy jackfruit curry is a comforting and hearty vegan meal that's packed full of flavor and great for a weeknight dinner. The jackfruit helps to add a 'meaty' texture, absorbing the flavors of the rich, creamy sauce.

    Easy jackfruit curry

    Who's in the mood for some comfort food? I certainly am, as always. That's where this jackfruit curry comes in handy. I've been making this recipe for a long time, and I'm surprised that it's taken me so long to finally share it on the blog.

    Regardless, I'm excited that it's finally here. And if you're a fan of hearty comfort foods like myself, I totally recommend you give this one a go! I think it's my favorite vegan jackfruit recipe yet.

    Easy Jackfruit Curry

    This jackfruit curry is simply phenomenal - even fussy eaters will love it! The flavor is rich and savory, with a perfect amount of spice.

    For this recipe, we're making a homemade spice blend using peppercorns, cumin seeds, chili flakes and coriander seeds which is just packed with so much flavor, especially when paired with simple aromatics (like garlic, onion and ginger).

    Two bowls of jackfruit curry

    This jackfruit recipe uses fresh tomatoes which create a lot of depth when cooked down to a thick sauce. And the addition of coconut milk makes for a creamy, rich sauce which pairs incredibly well with the jackfruit.

    Serve this jackfruit curry for a weeknight dinner, paired with vegan naan, and you'll want to go back to this recipe over and over again!

    What is jackfruit?

    Jackfruit is a fruit variety that grows in Asia, Africa and South America. When ripe, jackfruit has a fresh, subtly sweet flavor.

    Young jackfruit, however, is neutral in flavor. This is the variety that you find in cans in grocery stores. The texture is chewy and 'meaty', resembling that of pulled pork or chicken.

    For this reason, it's a very popular ingredient to use in plant based cooking.

    Vegan coconut curry with rice and naan

    How to Make Jackfruit Curry

    Start by making the spice blend. Use a mortar and pestle to lightly crush the peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and chili flakes until thoroughly combined and smelling incredible.

    If you don't have one, you can alternatively whir the spices together in your blender or a coffee grinder. But it's a handy little tool to have!

    Spices in a pestle and mortar
    Vegetables on a wooden board

    Next, heat some olive oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet over a medium heat. Add the spice blend and a couple of bay leaves. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring around once every minute, until fragrant. Discard the bay leafs.

    Now add the garlic, ginger, onion, and fresh tomatoes. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes have fully softened and broken down.

    Spices and bay leaves in a frying pan
    Jackfruit in a bowl

    Meanwhile, drain the jackfruit and pull apart the strands using your hands or a fork. Then, add it to the pan together with turmeric, dried thyme, paprika and salt. Continue cooking for around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit starts to crisp up and brown.

    Now add coconut milk and vegetable stock. Bring to a light simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring once every couple of minutes, until the sauce is thick and creamy.

    Spiced jackfruit in a frying pan
    Jackfruit curry in a frying pan

    Serve the jackfruit immediately with rice and any other side dishes of your choice. Enjoy!

    How to Store Jackfruit Curry

    This jackfruit curry is a great recipe for meal prep! You can store it in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge, reheating on the stove or in the microwave.

    Jackfruit curry with naan

    It's also a freezer-friendly meal. To freeze, transfer to freezer-friendly bag, leaving a bit of room for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw fully in the fridge before reheating either in the microwave, or on the stove.

    P.S. If you love freezer meals, you should check out my Vegetarian Freezer Cooking eCookbook too!

    When reheating, add extra coconut milk or vegetable broth if the texture is too thick.

    You will love this jackfruit recipe!

    Vegan curry with rice and naan

    This jackfruit curry is:

    • Packed full of flavor. The spices work really well together and the addition of coconut sugar brings in a subtle sweetness that really makes the dish pop.
    • Comforting and cozy. The perfect dinner to enjoy at the end of any day!
    • Easy to make with uncomplicated ingredients.
    • Great for vegans and non-vegans alike. Curries like this are the type of versatile dish that anyone can enjoy.
    • Gluten-free.
    • Freezer-friendly and great for making ahead of time! I'd recommend making a huge batch, because chances are, you'll want to eat it over and over again.

    Other jackfruit recipes you'll love

    If you love jackfruit, you will love pulled jackfruit to serve in burgers and sandwiches as a pulled pork alternative. Also, be sure to try my wild rice soup with jackfruit for a cozy weeknight meal.

    Vegan jackfruit curry

    Let me know in the comments: what's your favorite thing to cook with jackfruit? If you give this easy vegan curry recipe a go, be sure to tag me on Instagram (@ohmyveggies) so I can see your recreations, and leave your feedback in the comments below together with a star rating.

    Easy Jackfruit Curry (Vegan)

    This easy jackfruit curry is a comforting and hearty vegan meal that's packed full of flavour and great for a weeknight dinner. The jackfruit helps to add a 'meaty' texture, absorbing the flavours of the rich, creamy sauce.
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 37 minutes
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    Total Time: 39 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: coconut milk, curry, earth of maria, Jackfruit, to move, vegan curry, vegetarian curry
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 350kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Deep Frying Pan or skillet
    • mortar and pestle

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
    • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
    • ½ tbsp crushed red pepper flakes aka chili flakes
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tbsp ginger grated
    • 1 large onion diced
    • 2 cups tomatoes diced
    • 14 oz canned jackfruit about one can
    • 1 tsp Turmeric
    • 1 tsp dried thyme
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 can coconut milk
    • 1 ½ cups vegetable stock
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    Instructions

    • Make the spice blend. Use a pestle and mortar to lightly crush the peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and chilli flakes until thoroughly combined and smelling incredible.
      2 tbsp black peppercorns, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, ½ tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
    • Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet over a medium heat. Add the spice blend and a couple of bay leaves. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring around once every minute, until fragrant. Discard the bay leafs.
      1 tbsp olive oil, 2 bay leaves
    • Add the garlic, ginger, onion, and fresh tomatoes. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes have fully softened and broken down.
      2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp ginger, 1 large onion, 2 cups tomatoes
    • Drain the jackfruit and pull apart the strands using your hands or a fork. Then, add it to the pan together with turmeric, dried thyme, paprika and salt. Continue cooking for around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit starts to crisp up and brown.
      14 oz canned jackfruit, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt
    • Add coconut milk and vegetable stock. Bring to a light simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring once every couple of minutes, until the sauce is thick and creamy.
      1 can coconut milk, 1 ½ cups vegetable stock
    • Serve immediately with rice and any other side dishes of your choice.

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    Notes

    Instructions for storage and freezing
    • Store the jackfruit curry in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge, reheating on the stove or in the microwave.
    • To freeze, transfer to freezer-friendly bag, leaving a bit of room for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw fully in the fridge before reheating either in the microwave, or on the stove.
    • When reheating, add extra coconut milk or vegetable broth if the texture is too thick.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 981mgPotassium: 684mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1412IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 6mg
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    1. Denise says

      January 08, 2023 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazingly delicious and easy. Yum. It’s going onto our rotation of veg dishes.

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