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Idichakka Thoran - Stir-fried Tender Jackfruit with Coconut

Ingredients

Serves:8

500gms tender jackfruit

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

2 shallots,chopped

1 stalk curry leaves

Ground to a coarse paste:

1 medium-sized,fresh coconut,grated

3 shallots,chopped

10 dry red chillies,torn into pieces

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

A pinch of cumin seeds

Method of Preparation

  • Remove outer part of jackfruit and inner fibres,and cut fruit in to large pieces along with any unripe seeds.
  • Place in a pressure cooker with salt and 3/4 cup water and cook under pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat,allow to cool and mash well.
  • Heat oil in a pan and sprinkle in mustard seedsWhen they start sputtering,add shallots and curry leaves,and fry till shallots turn brown.
  • Add coconut paste and jackfruit,and stir-fry till dry.
  • Variation:Vazhuthananga Thoran (Stir-fried Aubergine with Coconut):Use 250gms aubergine (baingan) instead of jackfruit.Slice and soak in water with 1 tsp salt for 20 minutes.Drain,rinse and dry.Add to pan with coconut paste and 1 tsp salt,and stir-fry till dry.
 
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