
I have shared the details of Bamboo shoots in my previous blog . The inner most part of the kirlu is chopped finely . This is called kirla neeli ( chopped bamboo shoots ) . The most favourite recipe of G S B people from this kirla neeli is sukke . It is a mild spiced , sweetish side dish . The jackfruit seeds bring that sweetness and kirlu is fresh and crunchy . We always use fresh neeli for this , Brined neeli is not be used .

Ingredients :
1 . Kirla neeli – 2 cups .
2 . Jackfruit seeds – 2 cups finely chopped or crushed in the mortar pestal .

3 . Grated coconut – 2 cups .
4. Red chillies – 10 – 12 .
5 . Tamarind – 1 small marble sized .
6 . Urad dal – 4 tsp .
7 . Jaggery – a piece or as per taste .
8 . Oil – 1 tsp .
Salt to taste .
Seasonings :
Oil – 1 tsp .
Mustard – 1 tsp.

Method :
1 . In a pressure cooker heat oil and add mustard seeds when it starts splutter add kirla neeli and finely chopped or crushed jackfruit seeds with enough water . Take 2 whistles and switch off the cooker .
2 . In a small pan heat one tsp of oil and roast urad dal till it turns red , remove it from the pan . In the same pan roast the red chillies . Let it cool along with urad dal .
3 . Grind the coconut , tamarind , chillies and urad dal to a coarse paste with little water .
4 . When pressure releases open the lid of the pressure cooker and add salt , jaggery and mix it well .
5 . Now add ground masala , cook further 8 – 10 minutes or till the raw smell of masala goes .
6 . The Sukke is ready to serve .
7 . Serve with dal and rice .

