A traditional sweet dish made with jackfruit, jaggery, and rice flour, steamed to perfection.
This is a great afternoon tea time snack!
Ingredients
- ghee2tbsp
- diced sweet jackfruit bulbs1cup
- jaggery powder1/2cup
- rice flour3/4cup
- dry ginger powder1/4tsp
- cumin powder1/4tsp
- cardamom powder1/4tsp
- grated coconut1/2cup
- raisins, chopped cashews, and/or other dry nuts (optional)1/4cup
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
360.0kcal (18%)
Protein
3.5g (7%)
Carbs
35.0g (12.73%)
Sugars
20.0g (40%)
Healthy Fat
8.6g
Unhealthy Fat
15.5g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Chakka (Jackfruit) Appam
- Step 1
In a medium-sized pot, add ghee. Once the ghee is slightly hot, add diced jackfruit bulbs. Stir occasionally until the jackfruit bulbs slightly soften.
- Step 2
Stir in the jaggery and keep stirring until it melts completely.
- Step 3
Add coconut, ginger powder, cumin powder, and cardamom powder. Mix until the dough is soft.
- Step 4
Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove. Add rice flour and stir until the mixture pulls away from the pan edges. Optionally, add raisins and/or nuts.
- Step 5
Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, form round jaggery jackfruit balls.
- Step 6
Place water at the bottom of a steamer. Once the water is hot, place the jaggery jackfruit balls into the steamer, close the lid, and steam for at least 5-7 minutes.
- Step 7
Remove from steamer. Chakka Appam is best served warm.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
360.0kcal (18%)
Protein
3.5g (7%)
Carbs
35.0g (12.73%)
Sugars
20.0g (40%)
Healthy Fat
8.6g
Unhealthy Fat
15.5g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
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Tips & Tricks
Adjust the amount of jaggery based on your preferred sweetness level.
Ensure the jackfruit is ripe and sweet for the best flavor.
If you are using jaggery cubes, you can add 1/2 cup of water to assist with the melting process.
FAQS
Is there an alternative to rice flour?
You can use semolina or millet flour instead of rice flour.
What if I do not have a steamer?
You can use a pot-in-pot method by placing a smaller pot upside down in a larger pot with water, then balance the plate with jaggery jackfruit balls on top and steam.
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