Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that is available in Asia, Africa, and South America. Unripe jackfruit is now considered a popular substitute for meat. The flesh of the unripe jackfruit can be eaten raw or cooked into various dishes. Let’s take a look at 6 tasty jackfruit recipes to try out at home.  Health Benefits of Jackfruit Jackfruit is nutrient-rich. It is packed with carbohydrates, protein, a small amount of fat, vitamins C, A, B6, and B2, riboflavin, magnesium, and other micronutrients. Jackfruit is rich in phytochemicals as well -- compounds found only in plants and these compounds are beneficial to health. Moreover, plenty of fiber is available in jackfruit.  Jackfruit has carotenoids which are high in vitamin A and work like other antioxidants. Carotenoids may protect cells from damage and prevent diseases including cancer, heart disease, etc. It may also prevent eye problems such as cataracts and macular degeneration. It also helps to minimize constipation and ulcers.  Read More: Tasty Homemade Shashlik Recipes with Meat and Fish Besides, the protein in jackfruit helps to control the blood sugar of people with type-2 diabetes. And, the potassium content of jackfruit helps in lowering blood pressure.  6 Versatile Jackfruit Recipes Jackfruit Coconut Muffin Recipe Ingredients 1 cup jackfruit (chopped), 1 cup flour, ¼ cup sugar (granulated), 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup sour cream,  ¼ cup milk, 1 egg, ¼ cup coconut (desiccated), 2 tablespoon coconut for garnishing. Instructions First, prepare the oven to 375F and line the muffin tin with 6 liners. Meanwhile, take a bowl and sieve flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Next, add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and coconut. Mix everything nicely.   Take another bowl and whisk egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Add butter (melted) while the mixer is running and mix well. Then add the dry ingredients and mix at low speed as long as it is combined well. Mix jackfruit pieces using a rubber spatula. Pour the mixture into a muffin mold each with ⅔ full batter. Top with the rest of the Jackfruit and coconut and bake for about 15 minutes or as long as a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm.  Read More: Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Using Seasonal Fruits for This Summer Jackfruit Juice Recipe Ingredients 1/2 jackfruit, 1/2 lemon juice, 2 cups of water, 2 ripe bananas, 2 tbsp sugar (extra) Instructions First, cut the jackfruit into small pieces. Peel off the bananas and cut them into cube pieces. Now, take a blender or a juicer. Put everything except lemon juice in the blender and blend. Pour the juice into a glass and add lemon juice before serving.  Jackfruit Jam Recipe Ingredients  20 to 22 jackfruit pieces, 1 cup jaggery, 1/2 cup ghee Instructions First, boil water in a pot and then add the jackfruit pieces. Let them boil for a few minutes or as long as they become tender. Remove the pot from the stove and strain the jackfruit pieces. When they are cool, mash them well. Read More: Healthy Sehri Meal Recipes for Ramadan Fasting Now take a pan and heat ghee. Pour the mashed jackfruits and jaggery into the pan and mix well. Stir continuously. When they become sticky and start to leave the sides of the pan, remove them from heat and transfer them to a dish. After cooking, preserve jackfruit jam in a clean, sterilized jar.

When it is cold outside, it is time to make a cup of tea and cozy up on the couch with a warm cake. The chillier the weather becomes, the more people are lured to a warm and cozy kitchen. Those who want to celebrate their winter with some baking objectives, can make a bucket list of the different recipes and techniques they want to try. Here we are going to mention some delicious winter cake ideas that can make your winter more enjoyable, healthy and fun. 7 Cakes to Bake at Home in Winter Let's look at 7 of the best cake recipes for satisfying the sweet tooth this winter. Easy mud cake This simple chocolate mud cake looks magnificent on the dinner table in winters. To bake this scrumptious cake, first preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a 22cm round cake pan with a 6cm deep well. One can line the bottom and sides of the pan with the help of baking paper. The first step of baking mud cake is to melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Put 1 cup of cold water, 1 cup of chocolate, and 1 cup of sugar in a big mixing bowl and cook for 3- 4 minutes. Allow for a cooling time of 10 minutes. Toss the eggs in. Read Office Lunch Ideas: Healthy, easy, cheap lunch recipes to pack for work To blend, combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. In a mixing bowl, combine the flours and cocoa powder. Stir the ingredients until it is absolutely smooth. Fill the prepared pan halfway with the mixture. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out with wet crumbs. Allow 10 minutes for it to settle in the pan. Place on a wire rack to cool. Healthy apple cake This is dairy- free apple cake with a hint of honey. To bake it, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a 20cm x 30cm (base) roasting dish or slab pan with a 5cm depth. Line the bottom and edges of the pan with baking paper, leaving a 2cm overhang on both long ends. Melt butter, eggs, flour, caster sugar, sour cream, custard powder, and vanilla essence in an electric mixer for 3 minutes or until pale and fluffy. Half of the mixture should be poured into the prepared dish or pan. Place the apple on top of the mixture. Finish with the rest of the mixture.

Life behind bars is no bed of roses, designed to deny inmates almost every freedom they may have otherwise enjoyed. As winter sets in, this would of course include- for almost any Bangladeshi – the freedom to hail a roadside vendor serving nice, warm and juicy ‘bhapa pitha’ (steamed rice cakes with a jaggery centre) – the most coveted winter confection for Bengalis.