Experiment with Jackfruits. The first time I saw Jackfruits hanging from a tree in Bengal, I thought aliens had descended to earth. Other than figs, very few fruits hang from the trunk of the tree. But comparing apples to oranges from the tips of branches, a 40lb Jackfruit would hang much lower!
To me, jackfruits taste like the secret ingredient in Bubble Yum (tm). They are just as chewy, sweet, but sometimes fibrous even (as in a mango). Enjoy your experiments with this tropical fruit. Monsoon Spice, a beautiful, artistic site run by Sia, suggests Jackfruit Idly's.
Ayurveda Notes (help)
In general, grains should not be combined with fruits. This dish will be easier to digest if the fruits are blended with grain. Instead the Ayurvedic analysis will focus on jackfruit alone. Jackfruits are sweet and kapha provoking. But they can be slightly allergenic in some individuals, provoking pitta. The fibers seems difficult to digest, provoking vata, but I admit to having little information about the ayurvedic properties of this elusive fruit, and welcome any feedback.
Ayurvedic Analysis of Jackfruit
Dosha: vata- pitta- kapha+
Qualities: Heavy, Slow, Slimy
Tastes: Sweet
Recipe - (Help with Cooking)
See recipe on Monsoon Spice