Idichakka Thoran | Tender Jackfruit Thoran

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1/2 kg Tender jackfruit chopped into fine pieces, Idichakka
• 5 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup Coconut — grated
• 3 nos Small onions (Kunjulli)
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 5 tbsp Oil
• 2 tsp Gram
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 4 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku)
• 5 nos Curry leaves

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing Tender Jackfruit Thoran, first grind together the red chillies and turmeric powder well.

2. Step 2

   Cook the vegetable along with the ground mixture, salt and required water.

3. Step 3

   When the jack fruit is cooked, mash the pieces.

4. Step 4

   Grind together coconut, small onions and curry leaves.

5. Step 5

   Warm the oil in a pan or a kadai.

6. Step 6

   Add gram and mustard seeds.

7. Step 7

   When the mustard seeds allow to crackle, add the red chillies and curry leaves.

8. Step 8

   Add the jackfruit strands and the ground coconut mixture. Check for salt and add salt if it seems necessary.

9. Step 9

   Cook the Stir everything together thoroughly in low flame.

10. Step 10

    Cover the pan and allow it to cook. Remove the lid and let all trace of water evaporate in low flame. Remove pan from fire.

11. Step 11

    Serve the delicious and nutritious dish with hot rice.

12. Step 12

    When you use canned jackfruit, drain the water in it and run the vegetable through cold water. This will remove excess sodium.