Jackfruit is a healthy fruit with no fat but high energy. It contains high amount of nutrients, is an antioxidant and good for eye sight. It strengthens immune function and protects from flu, cold and infections. Diabetic people can enjoy this fruit making sure to add some physical activity.
Chakka thoran is a popular Kerala dish made from tender jackfruit, cooked then shredded and stir fried with Indian seasonings, freshly grated coconut and served along with rice.
INGREDIENTS
Tender jackfruit chopped 1 large cup
Fresh coconut 3 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Coconut/ sunflower oil 1 tbsp
Salt as per taste
FOR SEASONING
Onion chopped 1
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Yellow Dal 1 tsp
Curry leaves 1 spring
Dry red chillies 2
METHOD
Oil your hands and knife with coconut oil before you cut the jackfruit. Spread news paper and keep the jackfruit on it and cut the jackfruit on it or the gum from the jackfruit will make the place messy. Remove the thicker pricky outer part of jackfruit. Cut it vertically, both parts you will see a hard core this u have to take it out. Again split it into smaller parts. Chop in small pieces.
Pressure cook adding just enough water,salt and turmeric powder for 3 whistles. Let it cool down, it should not be overcooked. Shred it with a laddle.
Take a deep pan , heat coconut oil. Add mustard let it crackle. Add chopped onions, dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Add the cooked jackfruit and freshly grated coconut and mix well, check for salt. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring in between. Turn off the heat.
Serve it with steamed rice/oats/ porridge.