Mitta Gallele Saala or Brined jackfruit is a traditional method to preserve the raw jackfruit for the monsoon season. The jackfruit segments obtained just before ripening is preserved in salt water. Be careful while adding salt to the dishes using brined items as it has lots of salt in it. You can prepare spicy dosa, curry and other dishes from this.
Ingredients
2 cups brined jackfruit segments / saala
4 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard
2 tsp red chilli powder or according to your taste
Procedure
Soak the jackfruit segments in enough water for 4-5 hrs
Wash 2-3 times and cut into thin fingers
Heat oil, add mustard. When it starts crackling add red chilli powder
Add the jackfruit pieces,1/4 cup water and cook with a lid covered
Add salt only if needed, once it is cooked turn off the flame
Serve hot with rice and rasam or dal.
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