CHAKKAKKURU THORAN/JACK FRUIT SEED ROAST

Thinking about chakka, the next thing that came in to our mind would be chakkakkuru; and all that about jack fruit give a nostalgic feeling to malayalees.  Nowadays, jack fruit is becoming a rare thing even in the villages.  The changing climatic conditions also effect the availability of this wonderful fruit.  It is becoming precious in the super markets.  We have to pay almost 10 rupees or more for one bulb of ripe jack fruit and its seeds also becoming a valuable item.  I think it costs almost more than Rs. 50 per kg. 

We can make different types of dishes like thorans, mezhukkupurati, and varieties of curries with jack fruit seeds.  Some people use this to make even pickle.  I also tried it once long before and I remember that it came out well, but unfortunately I forgot the recipe.  If anybody know the recipe, please, inform me.

Here I am going to share one of the recipes that I use to make jack fruit thoran. 

 Ingredients

1. Jack fruit seeds - 15 nos
2. Salt – to taste
3. Water- ½ cup
4. Chilly powder – 1 tsp
5. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
6. Garam masala powder – ½ - ¾ tsp
7. Grated coconut– ¾ cup
8. Garlic – 4 – 6 pods
9. Curry leaves – 1 stalk
10. Pepper powder – ¼ tsp
11. Oil – 1 ½ tbsp

Method

Peel the jack fruits. 

First cut in to halves and then slice it length wise. 

Then wash it properly. 

Add 1 – 5 ingredients to the pressure cooker and cover the cooker and put it in the fire. 

When the pressure is on its high, slow down the fire for 2-3 minutes and turn off the stove.  Allow to cool.

Mean while crush garlic and grate coconut.

Heat a kadai and pour oil and add crushed garlic.

Fry till it becomes light brown.

Add curry leaves, garam masala, and pepper powder and sauté well.

Then add grated coconut and stir well and add cooked jackfruit.

Cook till it becomes dry.