Jackfruit Seed Thoran

Name: Jackfruit Seed Thoran
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 350 gms. Jackfruit seeds; 2-3 tbsp. oil; 1 " cinnamon stick; 3-4 cloves; 2 green cardamoms; 1 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp. asafoetida; 1-2 green chilies, slit; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 onion, chopped; 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 " ginger, chopped; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. coriander powder; 1 tsp. red chili powder; 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut; 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped; 1 tsp. lime juice

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#indiankitchen - This dish is very popular in Kerala where it is called Chakkakuru Thoran. There are obviously many version to this yummy preparation. Each family have their own traditional version. So do not throw away the seeds after consuming the fruit. Go ahead and prepare this humble delicacy.

I found these jackfruit seeds in a local supermarket here, so decided to give it a try. It turned out very yummy. Easy and a simple to prepare, it is packed with flavour and can be enjoyed with hot steamed rice and sambar / rasam or with chapati for a sumptuous meal.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

350gms. Jackfruit seeds
2-3 tbsp.oil
1" cinnamon stick
3-4cloves
2green cardamoms
1 tsp.mustard seeds
1/2 tsp.cumin seeds
1/4 tsp.asafoetida
1-2green chilies, slit
1 sprigcurry leaves
1onion, chopped
2-3garlic cloves, chopped
1" ginger, chopped
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1 tsp.coriander powder
1 tsp.red chili powder
2 tbsp.fresh grated coconut
1 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp.lime juice

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Steps

1

Pressure cook the jackfruit seeds for 4-5 whistles and drain well.
2

Peel the outer white portion. Crush them slightly and keep aside.
3

Heat oil in a pan & temper with cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, asafoetida, mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
4

Now add the onion, curry leaves, ginger, garlic & green chilies. Saute till light brown.
5

Add all the dry spices and give it a toss.
6

Add the boiled jackfruit seeds. Mix everything well & stir fry for 2 minutes.
7

When done, add fresh grated coconut, lime juice & coriander leaves.
8

Serve as a side dish with rice or chapati.