Jackfruit Stem Thoran

 

Chakka Madal Thoran

The jackfruit is a fruit variety commonly seen in the south west costal states of India and is well known as the largest tree-born fruit. As a fruit, jackfruit is very popular is most of the Indian states and even in western word (as a frozen fruit). Multiple raw-jackfruit dishes are around in Kerala and are part of common man’s diet. In cooked form most of the jackfruit parts are edible. The recipe here is of a preparation using the jackfruit stem& outer part (ചക്ക മടൽ- the middle part of the fruit which is holding the it together & ചക്ക പൂഞ്ഞ്-  presented in its authentic style.

Ingredients

  1. Jackfruit stem/surface layer (ചക്ക മടൽ & ചക്ക പൂഞ്ഞ്) pieces  :  ~4 Cup
  2. Chopped onion(big) : 1
  3. Crushed garlic  :  3 cloves

For grinding:-

  1. Coconut  : 1 Cup
  2. Chilli powder : 1 ½ T- sp
  3. Turmeric powder  : ½  T- sp
  4. Jeera  : ½ T- sp

For tempering:-

  1. Oil  :  2 T-sp
  2. Mustard seeds  : ½ T- sp
  3. Dried red chilli :  2
  4. Curry leaves  : 2 sprigs
Edible Jackfruit Parts
Edible Jackfruit Parts

Method

  • In a mixie/grinder add the ingredients listed for grinding and make a coarse mixture.
  • Take the tube of the jackfruit rinse it and cut it into small pieces (see the pic).
  • In a kadai/pan pour the oil and add mustard seeds, let it splutter, then add the chilli and curry leaves.
  • Add the onion along with garlic and fry it for about 3 minutes.
  • Then add the jackfruit-stem pieces and mix it.
  • Put the lid and cook it for another 4-5 minutes in medium heat.
  • Open the lid and place the coconut mixture on top and close the lid and cook it for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Then open the lid and mix everything together and cook it until soft, keeping the lid closed ( do not cook until smashed ).
  • While cooking if you feel it’s sticking in the bottom sprinkle some water.

JFT-Steps

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