Ingredients for Idichakka Thoran: Method: 1. Cut the jackfruit in to small pieces and de-skin them and rinse the pieces in running water. 2. Pressure cook the cleaned jackfruit with little water, salt and 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder for 1-2 whistles. When it is done remove from fire, drain it and allow it to cool. 3. Shred the cooked jackfruit piece by pounding them using a pestle or pulse in a food processor or mixer. 4. Combine grated coconut, shallots, green chillies, ginger, cumin seeds and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and grind it coarsely. 5. Combine the grounded coconut mixture to the shredded jackfruit. 6. Heat coconut oil in a pan; add dry chilly pieces and mustard seeds. 7. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and urad dal. 8. Now add the coconut jackfruit mix and saute them in medium heat. 9. Cover and cook for couple of minutes in low flame. 10. Finally add fresh curry leaves and 1 tsp of coconut oil and saute for a minute, adjust the salt and remove from the fire. 11. Serve with hot steamed rice or kanji. Related Articles Indian Food History of Indian Food Food in Ancient India Food in Vedic Period Recipes in Vedic Period Kerala Cuisine of Kerala Jack Fruit Tree |