Breadfruit Fry (Nirpanas Fry / Kadgi Fry)
Breadfruit fry (nirpanas kaap/phodi) is a crispy, tawa-fried Goan dish made with breadfruit slices marinated with red chili powder, salt, and turmeric, then coated in rava for a golden crust. This easy breadfruit fry recipe comes together in just 30 minutes with only 5 ingredients. It is best served as a side dish with rice and dal, or enjoyed as a snack with evening tea.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g breadfruit (also known as Nirpanas or Kadgi)
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- ¾ cup of rava semolina
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 3 teaspoon oil (add more as required)
Instructions
- Apply oil on the knife and hands (it is sticky). Slice breadfruit (nirpanas) in half. Remove skin with a peeler or knife. Cut each half breadfruit into quarters, remove the center core, and discard it. Slice evenly.500 g breadfruit (also known as Nirpanas or Kadgi)
- Keep breadfruit slices in water to prevent browning, then rinse and drain.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well. Rest for 10 minutes.1 teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, salt to taste
- Take rava (semolina) in a plate. Add a little turmeric and chili powder (optional, but gives a nice color). Coat slices well in rava.¾ cup of rava, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- Heat oil in a pan and place slices on a tawa. Drizzle oil, sprinkle a little water, cover, and cook. Flip and cook until crispy. Check with the knife tip if it goes in easily, it is done. Serve nirpanas kaap immediately.3 teaspoon oil
Notes
- Keep the nirpanas slices in water to prevent browning.
- Fry breadfruit slices on medium heat for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches for crisp results.
- Sprinkle a little water and immediately cover to steam cook the breadfruit.
- Cook covered for a better soft inside and crispy outside.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg