Jackfruit Seed Thoran

          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 awesome side dish. 

          I found these jackfruit seeds in a local supermarket here, so decided to give it a try. It turned out very yummy. Easy and 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. So check the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this humble delicacy.

• 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
• salt to taste 
• 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 

         Pressure cook the jackfruit seeds for 4-5 whistles. Peel the outer white portion. Crush them slightly and keep aside. 

          Heat oil in a pan. Temper with cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, asafoetida, mustard seeds and cumin seeds. 

          After it stops spluttering, add the onion, curry leaves, ginger, garlic and green chilies. Saute till light brown. 

          Add all the dry spices and give it a toss. Now add the boiled jackfruit seeds. Mix everything well and stir fry for 2 minutes. 

          When done, add the fresh grated coconut, lime juice and coriander leaves. Give it a toss and switch off the flame. Serve as a side dish with rice or chapati. 

                     Pressure cook jackfruit seeds for 4-5 whistles & drain well.

                      Peel the outer white portion.

                      Crush them slightly and keep aside. 

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

                      Add onion, curry leaves, ginger, garlic & green chilies. Saute till light 
                       brown. 

                      Add all dry spices and give it a toss. 

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

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

                                Serve as a side dish with rice or chapati.