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Three, easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos served in a red plate with some cilantro served along.

Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos

Spiced with red paprika, garlic, onion, chili, salt, and oregano, these Easy Spicy Jackfruit Tacos are the best for taco nights or meatless Mondays.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Spicy Jackfruit Filling

  • 2 cups Green Jackfruit
  • 1 teaspoon red paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili
  • ½ teaspoon garlic granules /powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt
  • ¼ Cup water

Assembling

  • 2 tbsp Sauce of your choice, Optional
  • 1 small Tomato for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro for garnish
  • 6 Hard Taco shells I am using hard taco shells, one can use soft or hard

Instructions

Spicy Jackfruit Filling

  • In a bowl combine all the spices and keep them aside
    1 teaspoon red paprika powder, 1 teaspoon red chili, ½ teaspoon garlic granules, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, Salt, 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • Heat a pan.
  • Once hot add the green jackfruit.
    2 cups Green Jackfruit
  • Let it cook for a minute.
  • Now add the spices and mix.
  • Cook the jackfruit for 4-5 minutes mixing in between.
  • Slowly add water 1 tablespoon at a time as the masala might stick.
    ¼ Cup water
  • Cook the jackfruit until done.
  • Let this cool completely.

Assembling

  • Take a taco shell.
    6 Hard Taco shells
  • Add 3-4 tablespoons of Spicy Jackfruit taco mixture.
  • If adding sauce add it now.
    2 tbsp Sauce
  • Garnish with tomatoes and cilantro.
    1 small Tomato, 1 tbsp Cilantro
  • Serve.

Notes

  • Standard US Size cups and spoons used. 1 teaspoon = 5ml, 1 cup =15 ml.
  • Spices can be adjusted to taste.