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Vegan jackfruit tagine

January 9, 2021 by Ania - 22

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vegan jackfruit tagine

Hope you guys have had a good week! I have started mine on an even keel, with everything coming together just fine, to crash down on Thursday and remain in a funk on Friday. Nothing big has happened, it’s just that my inner critic, which I’ve been trying to distance myself from a while now, went on a total rampage and got me impossibly down.

I’m so glad that I had the foresight to shoot this recipe earlier on in the week as the second part of the week turned out to be a total write off. As it’s been rather cold around these parts lately, I made a warming and comforting (yet healthy) tagine featuring jackfruit and chickpeas and a beautiful North African spice mix known as baharat (derived from the Arabic word for spice). As it’s a spice mix rather than a single spice, its ingredients and proportions may vary a little from cuisine to cuisine or even household to household, but they tend to include warming spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, paprika, allspice and black pepper. I purchased mine in my local corner store, which boasts an impressive collection of dry spices from all over the Mediterranean, the Middle East and India, but I have also seen a version of this spice mix in supermarkets so I am sure you will be able to get some with ease.

This recipe is inspired by a dish I had while visiting London in October. While I spent most of my time in London covered in paint and dust, I did manage to sneak out for a few low key meals with friends before another lockdown got announced. One day I met up with my friend Elie in beautiful Regent’s Park (oh how I miss that place!) and we had a lovely time chatting while sitting 2 meters apart from each other at far ends of the same bench and munching on a take away lunch. Mine was a vegan tagine box from LEON and I really enjoyed it, especially that it brought a touch of comfort to not the most relaxing al fresco lunch experience (it was too cold to eat outside for a start!) and I promised myself to recreate it in my own kitchen once I get back.

While the dish is enjoyable on its own, it really benefits from a drizzle of zhough, which LEON made with mint and parsley, but I personally prefer coriander, or coriander and parsley. It comes together in minutes and it makes a great addition not only to this particular dish, but also to pita pockets, hummus and salad bowls. I also recommend the addition of finely chopped quick-pickled (or preserved) lemons. They provide a beautiful contrast to the aromatic date-sweetened sauce and are just as versatile as zhough, especially if you are a fan of these sort of flavours.

Making quick-pickled lemons at home is easy and quick (I used this recipe) and once they’ve had a chance to hibernate in the fridge for a day, they really come into their own and give this dish a beautiful pop of flavour and colour too. I am pleased with the flavours here and I hope you’ll enjoy them too.

PS: If you make this vegan jackfruit tagine, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram as @lazycatkitchen and use the #lazycatkitchen hashtag. I love seeing your takes on my recipes!

vegan jackfruit tagine ingredients

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vegan jackfruit tagine

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  • serves: 4
  • prep: 30 min
  • cooking: 90 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp / 30 ml oil (I used olive oil)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 565 g / 20 oz tin of young jackfruit in brine, drained
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp finely grated ginger
  • 5 tsp baharat spice mix
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for GF version)
  • 400 g / 14 oz tin of peeled plum tomatoes / 3 medium, ripe tomatoes
  • 1 vegetable (vegan) stock cube
  • 1 fresh or dried bay leaf
  • ½ tsp coarse sea salt, adjust to taste
  • a few pinches of hot chilli (or a squeeze of harissa paste)
  • 80 g / 2.8 oz / 4 Medjool (or other) dates, diced finely
  • 400 g / 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 1 tsp date syrup (optional)
  • pomegranate arils, to serve
  • quick-pickled or preserved lemon, chopped finely
  • toasted almond flakes, to serve

ZHOUGH

  • a small bunch of coriander (or 50% coriander and 50% parsley)
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • a good pinch of chilli flakes (I used pul biber)
  • ½ tsp salt, more to taste
  • olive oil
  • squeeze of lemon (adding zest is nice too)

Method

  1. Heat up the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
  2. Add the diced onion and fry it off gently until almost translucent, stirring from time to time.
  3. Meanwhile, cut off the fleshy bits of the jackfruit pieces and discard together with any seeds as they aren’t very nice to eat. Squash the jackfruit pieces down with a fork so that the fibres separate and set aside.
  4. Add chopped garlic and grated ginger to the pot with onion. Sauté all the aromatics together, stirring often so that they don’t burn.
  5. Add jackfruit pieces and baharat mix into the aromatics mixture. Fry the spices off gently for a minute or two (stirring the whole time) as they tend to burn easily.
  6. Stir in tomato paste, soy sauce, squashed plum tomatoes and their juices, vegan stock cube, bay leaf, salt, chilli (if using), chopped dates and 240 ml / 1 cup of water. If you consume alcohol and have any red wine to hand, a cup of red wine (instead of water) will also work a treat.
  7. Simmer on a low-medium heat until the tomato flesh breaks down and excess moisture evaporates, giving the pot a good stir from time to time. If the tomatoes are still chunky but the pot is starting to look a bit dry, be sure to top it up with more water. Simmer until the tomatoes are broken down and the sauce reaches the thickness you like.
  8. Add in cooked chickpeas towards the end of the simmering time.
  9. Finally, season with pomegranate molasses, date syrup or sugar (if needed) and extra salt (if needed). If you can, allow the flavours to mature for a day before consuming.
  10. Serve on some rice (I enjoy brown rice) with a dollop of zough, some finely chopped preserved or quick pickled lemons and toasted almonds.

ZHOUGH

  1. Put coriander leaves and delicate stems (leave the sturdier stems for a curry paste), garlic, spices and salt in a food processor. Pulse until minced finely or leave it a bit chunkier if you prefer.
  2. Drizzle in the oil while the processor is running. Stop once the mixture reaches a sauce consistency.
  3. Season with a good squeeze of lemon and some extra salt (if needed). Store in a jar in the fridge, it will keep for 1-2 weeks.

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This recipe has been written by Ania. She is the cook, stylist and photographer behind Lazy Cat Kitchen. You can read about her journey into food blogging here. You can also check her out on Pinterest and Instagram.

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  1. Fran says

    January 9, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    Thank you~your food is so amazing & This sounds fabulous. Can’t wait to make it.

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 10, 2021 at 4:31 pm

      Aw, thank you for your kind words, Fran! I really hope you’ll enjoy this dish! Ania

      Reply
  2. Cathy Reuscher says

    January 10, 2021 at 12:40 am

    I am so excited to try this! I’ve never had Zhough, but I have extra cariander. Off to get the pickles lemons started so we can enjoy this tomorrow. I even have a can of jackfruit. What are the chances I could find a perfect recipe that doesn’t require a trip to the store during Covid? Amazing.
    I’m sorry you’re feeling a bit down on yourself now. I’m sure it will pass. We out here in the internet ether are always inspired by you, and your recipes have been a bright spot during these dark days.

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 10, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      Hi Cathy,

      If you love coriander, you’ll love it! Promise! And if you don’t LOVE coriander, make it with half parsley. Yay, glad you have all the ingredients and I hope the dish will hit the spot!! Aw, thank you for your kind words. I won’t like, it does suck while it lasts but I am trying to combat it with exercise, mediation, journaling, anything that makes me feel better. So happy to hear that my recipes are making other people’s lives a touch better – thank you for saying that – it definitely is one of these things I try to remind myself about when I’m having a bad day/s. x Ania

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    January 10, 2021 at 8:08 am

    Hi Ania
    This sounds really nice, can you clarify though, when you say ‘cut off the fleshy bits of the jackfruit ‘ you mean the core?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 10, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks Linda! Yes, the fleshy, pointy bit! I’m using tinned jackfruit, which is why I refer to it as a pointy bit as tins tend to contain triangles of jackfruit, but sounds like you might be using a fresh one so yes, I mean the fleshy core. Hope this helps! Ania

      Reply
  4. Fiona says

    January 10, 2021 at 10:17 am

    My mouth is literally watering from seeing this beautiful meal! I hope next week is an easier ride for you! Thanks for making exquisite things 🙂

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 10, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      My pleasure, Fiona and thank you for your kind words. I hope you’ll enjoy this dish! Ania

      Reply
  5. Kelsie says

    January 11, 2021 at 1:52 am

    This looks delicious! Do you have the nutritional information?

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 11, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Hi Kelsie,

      I don’t for the moment, I’m afraid. I am working on a new website right now and I plan to include that information moving forward. Ania

      Reply
  6. Becky G says

    January 12, 2021 at 6:41 am

    Really tasty dish, thank you for the great recipe – super easy to follow and great end result!

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 12, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you, Becky – I’m delighted to hear that. And thanks so much for taking the time to let me and my readers know that it was a hit. Ania

      Reply
  7. Aaruni says

    January 13, 2021 at 9:32 am

    Hi Ania Madam,
    It’s Looking delicious I will try this recipe🍳.
    Thanks,
    For sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 13, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      My pleasure, I hope you’ll enjoy the result! Ania

      Reply
  8. Julie says

    January 13, 2021 at 11:59 pm

    Hello Ania
    I want to say how absolutely delicious the jackfruit tagine is.
    I can’t thank you enough. It’s gorgeous.
    I didn’t leave a photo as my photography skills aren’t very good lol.
    It will be a firm favourite with me. Don’t be hard on yourself. All your hard work pays off. 🥰
    Thank you again
    Ps. I will try the falafel. I don’t normally like them because they’re dry but I’ll have a go at yours.
    Take care
    Julie

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:49 pm

      Hi Julie,

      Thank you, I am so happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed this dish so much. And thank you so much for taking the time to let me know, that’s so appreciated! Yeah, I know, I’m working on eradicating this habit of never being 100% happy with anything I do, but I’m certainly a very much still just a work in progress. Oh and I do hope you’ll enjoy my baked falafels! x Ania

      Reply
  9. Zuza says

    January 15, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    Absolutely delicious! It was my first time with jackfruit and it was sooo good. The perfect combination of spices – I love it!

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed it so much! And thank you so much for taking the time to let me know. x Ania

      Reply
  10. Chani Sharma says

    January 17, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Hi Ania, I never imagined chickpeas and Jackfruit could come together in such a scrumptious dish ! I was wondering about how adding almonds and pomegranate would feel – but a couple of spoons down, all doubts disappeared and we enjoyed a lovely meal ! Thank you.

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 17, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      Yay, I am overjoyed to hear that, Chani! Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for letting me know that it went down so well with you and your family – that’s very motivating for me. x Ania

      Reply
  11. Ivy Eats says

    January 24, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    We made this for dinner last night and it was the best thing that I’ve eaten in ages. So much flavour, filling, comforting and with all my favourite toppings – it’s definitely going on our regular list. I love finding plant based recipes that the husband loves he’s pretty good but hates most tofu, seitan and cauliflower. Turns out he’s a massive fan of jackfruit.

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 24, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      Hi Ivy,

      I’m so happy to hear that both you and your husband enjoyed this dish so much! PS: if your husband discovered his love of jackfruit, he is bound to love my vegan gyro and bao buns – they are both very popular, with men especially. Ania

      Reply

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