The Jackfruit is King!
Celebrate the deliciousness that is Kerala cusine with this jackfruit thoran!
Ingredients
1
ripe jackfruit
1/2
cup
freshly grated coconut
2
Green chilies
pinch
Aof Turmeric Powder
For the seasoning
1
tbsp
coconut oil
1
tsp
Mustard seeds
1
tsp
urad dal
2
Red chilies
a few curry leaves
Instructions
Cut, peel and chop the jackfruit.
Put the jackfruit pieces in a pressure cooker with a little water and a pinch of turmeric powder.
Cook the jackfruit in the cooker for two to three whistles.
Grind the coconut, and green chilies together. Keep aside.
Once the jackfruit is cooked and cooled, mash the pieces gently with a wooden spoon until they break down.
Fry the mustard seeds, urad dal, red chillies and curry leaves in the oil for a minute. Add the jackfruit pieces and sauté for a minute.
Stir in salt to taste, and then mix in the green chilies and coconut paste.
Add a teaspoon or two of coconut oil to the thoran and stir well.
Remove from the flame and enjoy!