Idichakka thoran

Idichakka thoran of Kerala, if we translate to English becomes tender jackfruit fry.  Eventhough, North Indians are aware of the very famous ‘kathal fry’, they might not have tried this recipe. Tender jackfruit is available in the markets in plenty nowadays, so you can give your families a shock with this South Indian recipe.

                                 

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                                     - South Indian

Serves                                                      - 3 people

Ingredients:

1.   Tender jackfruit                    - ½ kg

2.   Turmeric powder                  - 1 tsp

3.   Salt                                        - to taste

4.   Mustard seeds                     - 1 tsp

5.   Urad dal                                          - ½ tsp

6.   Dry red chilli                          - 2 nos

7.   Garlic                                     - 2 -3

8.   Raw rice                                - ½ tsp

9.   Coconut (grated)                  - 3 tbsp

10.                       Green chillies                   - 2-3 nos

11.                       Shallots                   - 4 nos

Method: Peel the outer skin and cut the tender jackfruit into small pieces.(while cutting, apply oil to your hands and knife as a gum like substance would come out of the jackfruit).

In a mixer, grind the grated coconut, shallots, garlic and green chillies and keep aside.

In a pressure cooker, cook the jackfruit pieces adding turmeric and salt. Allow 1 whistle. Switch off  the gas. Let it cool.

Now, shred the jackfruit pieces either with your hands or using a mixer.

Heat a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add rice and urad dal and stir fry.

Add curry leaves and dry red chilli.

Add the shredded jackfruit and mix well.

Add the ground coconut and stir. Cover the lid and let all the flavours combine together. Open after a minute and stir well again.

Serve hot with rice.