{"product_id":"jackfruit-preserve-chakka-varatti","title":"Jackfruit Preserve | Chakka Varatti","description":"\u003cp\u003eChakka Varatti a traditional slow-cooked Kerala jackfruit preserve or otherwise called jackfruit jam is a regional authentic recipe that belongs to homes of Kerala. This version of jackfruit preserve from Kerala or chakka varattiyathu on tocco is created by chef Uma and the ingredients are slow cooked for several hours until they reach a halwa consistency. You can now buy Chakka Varatti online fresh on tocco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited artisanal batch (seasonal)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e : \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe jackfruit (freshly harvested, handpicked for peak sweetness), jaggery, ghee (cow ghee).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's it. No glucose syrup. No synthetic colours. No artificial flavours. No added preservatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life and storage: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.025588%; height: 56.470584px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18.823528px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.049153%; height: 18.823528px;\"\u003e Condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.964719%; height: 18.823528px;\"\u003e Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18.823528px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.049153%; height: 18.823528px;\"\u003eRefrigerated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.964719%; height: 18.823528px;\"\u003e upto 04 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18.823528px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.049153%; height: 18.823528px;\"\u003eFreezer \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 51.964719%; height: 18.823528px;\"\u003e upto 12 months \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm it slightly before consuming if frozen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy Chakka Varatti : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those preserves you'll find a use for everywhere:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDessert:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serve warm as a halwa — a small bowl is all you need\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePayasam:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stir into coconut milk with jaggery to make chakka varatti payasam (Kerala's most celebratory dessert)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFestive stuffing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use as filling for kozhukatta (rice dumplings) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModern pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dollop over vanilla ice cream or Greek yoghurt for a Kerala-fusion dessert\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTiffin box:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spread it on rotis or bread and roll them up for your kid's tiffin boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakka ada or kumbilappam : steamed pan cake in the traditional vazhanayila- it's one of the most aromatic, flavourful pancake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen and dietary information : vegetarian, gluten-free, contains milk-based products (ghee)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Batch | Handcrafted | No artificial preservatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly is chakka varatti\u003c\/strong\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakka varatti (also spelled chakkavaratti or chakka varattiyathu) is a traditional Kerala jackfruit preserve made by slow-cooking ripe jackfruit pulp with jaggery and ghee until it becomes thick, sticky, and deeply flavoured. The word \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evaratti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Malayalam means \"cooked down until dry,\" which describes the process perfectly. It's used as a spread, a dessert, a sweet filling, and a base for other Kerala sweets like payasam and appam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Uma's chakka varatti different from what I'd find in a supermarket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost commercial chakka varatti contains added sugar, preservatives, or artificial colour to extend shelf life and standardise appearance. Uma's version uses only ripe jackfruit, cane jaggery, and ghee — the same three ingredients used in Kerala homes for centuries. The batch size is small, the process is slow, and every jar goes through a quality check by Tocco before it ships. You can taste the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I eat chakka varatti if I'm avoiding sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is sweetened with cane jaggery, not refined sugar. Jaggery has a lower glycaemic index than white sugar and retains some trace minerals. However, it is still a sweetener and contains carbs. If you're managing blood sugar under medical supervision, please consult your doctor before consuming. We will not claim the product is sugar-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use chakka varatti to make chakka payasam?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake 2–3 tablespoons of chakka varatti, thin it out with 1 cup of thick coconut milk over low heat, add a small pinch of cardamom. Stir until combined and serve warm or chilled. It's one of the easiest festive desserts you can make — and one of Kerala's finest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe to ship chakka varatti in warm weather?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The combination of jaggery and ghee acts as a natural preservative and the product is stable at room temperature for transit (typically 5-8 days). Refrigerate immediately upon receiving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes chakka varatti contain jackfruit seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Only the ripe fruit pulp (the sweet, fibrous part called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echakka chula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is used. Seeds are removed entirely before cooking. The result is a smooth-to-slightly-textured preserve with no chunks or seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamara's","offers":[{"title":"175gms glass jar","offer_id":49177787367676,"sku":"TJP175","price":395.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/6052\/8636\/files\/bestchakkavarattijackfruitpreserveontocco.png?v=1781075635","url":"https:\/\/gotocco.com\/products\/jackfruit-preserve-chakka-varatti","provider":"Tocco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}