Jackfruit Pudding with Coconut Milk

I'm really happy to call India my home where I see nature's basket of fruits like mangoes, java plums, nungu (Palm fruit), jackfruit and so much more. It's a miracle how each fruit is different in texture, flavour and nutrients that emerges from the depths of Mother Earth. So here's a dedication to one of nature's wonderful creations "Jackfruit" that can be relished as a Perfect Pudding. 
















Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup of finely chopped jackfruit
  • 1 cup of thick coconut milk
  • 1/2 pack of China grass
  • 1/2 cup of Jaggery
  • 6 tbsp of water
  • 2 brandy schnapps cookies/ coconut cookies crumbled
  • 1/2 tbsp of coconut oil.

Method:

  1. Heat 3 tbsp of water in a small pan and bring it to a boil. Toss in the jaggery and melt it. 
  2. Strain this to remove any impurities and keep aside.
  3. Heat the coconut milk in a sauce pan for 3-4 minutes. 
  4. Add the jackfruit and jaggery. Stir them together on and off for a few minutes.
  5. Simultaneously, melt the china grass in boiling water as per instructions on the pack. 
  6. Allow this to melt like clear water. Add this to the simmering coconut milk. Mix well.
  7. Turn of the flame. 
  8. Line a ceramic dish/ glass dish with coconut oil. Pour the pudding mixture. 
  9. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then refridgerate for 30 minutes. 
  10. Serve with bed of crumbled cookies and sprinkle them too.
Note:

You can substitute coconut cream for coconut milk if you want more creamy texture to the pudding.