500 gms raw tender jackfruit
3/4 cup split Bengal gm (chana dal), soaked
2 tbsps oil + to deep fry
2 black cardamoms
4 green cardamoms
3 cloves
1 inch piece ginger, chopped
3 green chillies, chopped
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp chaat masala powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves

Apply oil to a knife and peel the jackfruit.  Further cut it into two-inch cubes.

Heat oil in a pan.  Add black cardamoms, green cardamoms, cloves, ginger, green chillies and sauté for a minute. Add jackfruit cubes, chana dal and mix.  Add salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and just sufficient water.  When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and cover.  Cook till both jackfruit and chana dal are soft.

Drain excess water. Put the mixture in a blender and grind to make a paste, without adding any moisture. Add onions, chaat masala, coriander leaves and grind again.

Transfer the mixture into a bowl.  Grease your palms with oil, take a little mixture and shape into tikkis. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry the tikkis till golden. Drain and place on absorbent paper. Serve hot with green chutney.