Pala Kova Panasa Thonalu :
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is known to make people leap.
Jumping jacks or darne se gayab, the fruit dinosaur incites strong reaction in many. For us, it’s always been a lovable giant. The crusty exterior masks the sweet tasting, nutritional delights inside and ripe fruit perfume alone makes up the lack of outside glamour. This enchanting giant of fruit kingdom is finally getting its Jihvā fame, thanks to laudable choice by the Bee and Jai of Jugalbandi. Jackfruit is the June Jihvā Ingredient.
My contribution to Jihvā Jackfruit is this. Ripe jackfruit filled with homemade Pala Kova. Even if you don’t like Pala Kova, the jackfruit will be there to satisfy the sweet tooth.:), or vice-versa.
Jackfruit Filled with Pala Kova (Pala Kova Panasa Thonalu)~ for JFI Jackfruit
Prepare Pala Kova following the recipe directions listed here.
Fill the jackfruits with Pala Kova.
Enjoy!
Indira what is Thonalu ?
Comment by Anjali — May 29, 2007 @ 10:06 pm
Hi Anjali,
From Telugu to English
Panasa pandu = jackfruit
Panasa thonalu = the sweet tasting ripe pouches photographed above
Panasa vittanam = jackfruit seed
Comment by Indira — May 29, 2007 @ 10:26 pm
Like jackfruit+honey combo! Wow! Thats a great idea making a sweet ‘sandwich’. Experimenting with fruits a lot lately, Eh?
Comment by Suganya — May 29, 2007 @ 11:47 pm
Oh my God! I love Palakova and Panasa Thonalu. This must taste heavenly! It’s 7:40am in Austin and I have no way to get either of them :-(.
Comment by Seetha — May 30, 2007 @ 5:44 am
Hi Indira,
I was just waiting to see your entry for Jhiva for Jack fruit. Pala Kova Panasa Thonalu is a lovely recipe. The pictures are so beautiful. Panasa Thonalu brought back many child hood memories. Thanks for those beautiful words.
Please let me know where you brought Jack fruit.
Thanking you
Sarada
Detroit
Comment by Sarada — May 30, 2007 @ 6:04 am
each one on its own is wonderful. together, jackcfruit and kova must make a smashing combo. thank you, indira, for your entry and for your kind words.
Comment by bee — May 30, 2007 @ 6:25 am
What a lovely combo of jackfruit and palakova. You are such a creative Indira. Thanks for sharing.
Comment by Jyothi — May 30, 2007 @ 8:18 am
thene tho panasa thonalu vinna kani
this is new to me
looks great htough 🙂
Comment by anusharaji — May 30, 2007 @ 9:27 am
Wow,the fruit looks lovely.I used to have jackfruit with honey and jaggery.My hometown is very famous for paalkova.But never tried this combo.Good idea.Btw,where did u get these nice looking jackfruits?I could never get fresh ones like these.
Comment by hema — May 30, 2007 @ 9:59 am
I recently came across your website and I love it. I think you are also from Seattle if I remember – reading somewhere in your posts. Which part of Seattle do you live? I moved to Seattle recently from Atlanta and still trying to find all the right grocery stores.I would love to chat with you. If you could share your phone number then I can call you. You have my email Id.
Thanks,
Sandhya
Comment by Sandhya — May 30, 2007 @ 10:57 am
I like both paal kova and jackfruit so much… This must be heavenly.
Comment by mika — May 30, 2007 @ 7:04 pm
Thanks all for your nice comments.
Bee: It was fun to participate in Jackfruit Jihva. Thanks very much for hosting the event.
Sandhya: Nice to see a fellow Seattlite here. You can find lot of information about Seattle grocery shops, temples etc at Seattleindian.com community forum. Do visit.
Comment by Indira — May 30, 2007 @ 9:36 pm
Indira,
What a combination, pala kova and panasa thonalu, boy that must have tasted like heaven
Love your honey jackfruit too.
beautiful pictures !!
Comment by Sreelu — May 30, 2007 @ 10:52 pm
Indira for you in Marathi it would be
Panasa pandu = jackfruit/ Phanas
Panasa thonalu = the sweet tasting ripe pouches / Gara
Panasa vittanam = jackfruit seed / Phansachi bee
Thanks. Must try. Wondering if the tastes come together. Jackfruit has its own integrity as you would say.
Comment by Anjali — May 31, 2007 @ 12:05 am
You certainly have a vivid imagination! to have pala kova stuffed in a panasa thonalu…i’m just so amazed and attracted to try this, it looks delicious must taste divine!
Comment by sneha — January 12, 2008 @ 9:45 pm