IDICHAKKA THORAN / TENDER JACKFRUIT STIR FRY

Ingredients

1. Idichakka/Tender Jackfruit-cubed-
   1.5 cups
2. Turmeric powder-
   1/2 tsp
3. Red chili powder-
   1/4 tsp
4. Water-
   as required
5. Mustard seeds-
   1/2 tsp
6. Dry red chilies-
   2 nos
7. Curry leaves-
   1 sprig
8. Green chilies-chopped-
   1 or 2 nos
9. Shallots/Onion-chopped-
   1/4 cup
10. Garlic-chopped-
    1/4 tsp
11. Ginger-chopped-
    1/2 tsp
12. Cumin powder-
    1/4 tsp
13. Grated coconut-
    1/2 cup( heaped)
14. Black pepper powder-
    1/4 tsp(or to taste)
15. Salt-
    to taste
16. Oil-
    as required

Directions

• In a pan ,add cubed idichakka,turmeric powder,chili powder,water and salt to taste.Cook until it is done.(Do not over cook).Drain the pieces and crush it using a pestle or a mixer.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Add dry red chilies and curry leaves ,saute for few seconds.
• Add green chilies,onion,garlic and ginger.Saute until onion turns golden brown.
• Add cumin powder and mix well.
• Add grated coconut and crushed idichakka ,mix well and cook until it is almost dry.
• Add pepper powder and more salt ,if required.
• Serve with rice.