Chakka Varatti Recipe | How to Make Traditional Jackfruit Jam at Home

Chakka Varatti Recipe is a traditional jackfruit preserve from Kerala that’s sweet, rich, and full of natural flavors. Made with ripe jackfruit, jaggery, and a touch of ghee, this homemade jackfruit jam is a true celebration of the fruit's goodness.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Chakka Varatti Recipe

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings gm

Calories 4kcal

Author Puja

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups Ripe Jackfruit (deseeded and chopped)
1-2 cups Powdered jaggery powdered jaggery gets dissolve easily with water
3 tbsp Ghee / clarified butter
3/4 cup Water

Instructions

Dissolve the jaggery in warm water. Filter if necessary to remove any dirt or stones. Set aside.
In a heavy bottom kadhai or pan cook the jackfruit in 3/4 cup water until soft.
Mash it well with a wooden spoon.
Add the jaggery water to it and cook on low heat, stirring constantly.
When the mixture starts thickening and starts sticking add the ghee and keep stirring and cook until it reaches the jam consistency and the mixture starts to leave the sides.
Remove from the heat and let it cool down.
Once it gets cold, store in a air-tight jar and refrigirate.
It tastes great with bread, roti or parathas.
This recipe can also be used to make many delicious and irresistible dishes, like elai ada (pan poli), payasam, sweet idli etc and many more.

Notes

Empty into a dry, air-tight container and refrigerate. Take out small portions when needed.

This preserve stays fresh for a long time if used with care. Do not use wet spoons or put your hand.

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