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Idichakka Thoran/ Tender Jackfruit Stir Fry With Coconut

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Jackfruit is one fruit I miss being here in US. Not because it is not available here, but it is exorbitantly expensive. So it is always out of my grocery shopping list. Both at my dad and mom’s house, in the backyard were huge jackfruit trees. In the summer there would be jackfruits hanging from top of to bottom. We have proverb in Malayalam” venamenkil chakka verilium kayakum” means nothing is impossible, if you desired something, it will be possible if you tried very hard. However, here in my backyard, every tree which I plant live their happy life only for a short period of time, then they will wither during the harsh winter. So this year I stopped planting my favorite moringa plant.
In India summer vacation starts after final exams in March. April, May will be vacation and in June schools reopens, we as young kids always looked forward to this. Usually we would visit our grandma (dad’s mom), she kept cans of fried jackfruit chips and other goodies for us. At that time, I am not found of curries with jackfruit, I would always get either chips or ripe fruit. Now I miss both jackfruit chips and grandma. 

Beginning of March when the jackfruit is tender, grandma used to make this thoran or stir fry with them. It was really curious to see how grandma prepared the fruit; she will cut with a knife smeared in coconut oil to prevent the latex like substance that oozes out from the fruit, from sticking to the knife. Then she would remove its thick skin, which is later consumed by  cows in our neighbor’s house. She would cut the flesh of jackfruit including its tender seeds, cutting into bite size pieces then cooked with turmeric and salt until they done. Then the fruit is mashed into thin strips with sharp ladle, seasoned with mustard seeds, urad dal (Split black gram skinless)  and curry leaves, spiced with garlic, pearl onion and chili powder, cumin powder and freshly grated coconut. Trust me this will taste great if you have some gravy and hot rice.

Tender jackfruit is rich in fiber and also taste like green plantain. You can find them in frozen isle of Indian store or in canned form in other Asian markets. Give it a try some time. Here goes the recipe. 
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Print recipe from here

What you need

Idichakka/ Tender jackfruit: 4 cup (chopped into bite size, I used frozen one)
Water: 3/4 cup
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
Green chili: 1 no (I used Serrano pepper)
Pearl onions: 10 no ( chopped fine)
Urad dal/split black gram skinless: 1 tablespoon
Coconut oil: 1 tablespoon
Mustard seeds: ½ teaspoon
Red chilies: 2 no (halved into two)
Garlic: 2 cloves
Curry leaves: 2 sprig
Cumin powder: ½ teaspoon
Red chili powder: ¼ teaspoon
Coconut grated; ½ cup (I used desiccated one)

How I made

In medium sauce pot heat ¾ cup water and add thawed tender jackfruit pieces, turmeric powder and salt. Cover the pot with lid and cook for about 25 minutes or until it is done. Switch off the flame and set aside. 
When they are cooled enough to touch using a ladle cut the individual jackfruit pieces into thin strips and set aside. 
Heat the skillet and add coconut oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, halved red chilies and curry leaves. When mustard seeds starts popping add chopped pearl onion, garlic and green chili (I forgot add green chili) and fry until the onion become translucent and changes color, it took about 6 minutes.
Then add strips of jackfruit and cumin powder, red chili powder and coconut and mix everything and cook for 2 minutes to infuse the entire flavor. Switch off the flame and set aside. 

Enjoy with warm rice and gravy. 

Preparation time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 serving
Verdict: Tasty
Will you make it again: Yes I will

Linking this delicious thoran  to  World food thursday1

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  1. alison says

    great combination!i haven’t here jackfruit…

  2. Suman Singh says

    oh I love jackfruits and it’s been long long time since I had this in any form..looks yummy!

  3. sinfullyspicy.com says

    Most of my plants also withered in the harsh winters.But its time to plant again in spring time now.This stir fry looks amazing.I love jackfruit.

  4. kitchen queen says

    Oh my my the clicks look so beautiful and also detailed and the curry is so droolworthy,yummy and awesomely delicious.Please parcel me some.

  5. savitha ramesh says

    excellent stir fry.wonderful preparation.

  6. Yummy Team says

    I love this, Swathi..Ethra kazhichalum mathi varilla ee thoran..Adipoli clicks!

  7. Jaisy James says

    idichakka thoran adipoli evide ayirunnu ithreyum divasom

  8. Neenu Praveen says

    my alltime-any time favrte…

  9. JishasKItchen says

    one of my fav thoran…looks delicious..

  10. Reshmi Mahesh says

    My fav….looks superb…

  11. Jay says

    Never tried this recipe..so drooooolworthy n delicious..
    Tasty appetite

  12. Suja Sugathan says

    My favorite thoran,adipoli.

  13. Priya says

    Delectable thoran, yet to try dishes with jackfruit…

  14. Cooking Gallery says

    This sounds delicious Swathi!

  15. Sensible Vegetarian says

    I love this curry, for some reason I have never tried the frozen jackfruit. Didn’t know it comes out this good. Going to grab a pack when I go to grocery next time.

  16. Peggy says

    I’ve always been curious about jackfruit when I walk by it in the Asian markets. I think you’ve inspired me to give it a try because this stir fry sounds really good!

  17. Cool Lassi(e) says

    Looks so perfect and would go very well with dhal rice I suppose.

  18. Ellie (Almost Bourdain) says

    I love a good jackfruit curry but haven’t tried any stir-fry dishes with this fruit. Interesting!

  19. divya says

    Very delicious and healthy recipe….

  20. Shanavi says

    My mom makes this thoran, Though am not a big fan of this veggie, I still likes for my mom..Ur recipe is a keeper..Yum

  22. Alessandra says

    This looks so yummy and exotic to me!

    I left you an answer in my blog regarding banana plants 🙂

    ciao
    A.

  23. notyet100 says

    curry looks yum,..

  24. ? says

    And by the time we reach
    India for our summer vacation, the odd one still up on the tree gets water-logged and flavourless!
    An old favourite!

  25. Reeni says

    I love hearing your food memories Swathi! Your jackfruit looks delicious! I don’t think I ever had it before.

  26. Hamaree Rasoi says

    Jackfruit curry looks so inviting and wholesome. Would definitely try out your method.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

  27. Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says

    looks great and fun post I love drumsticks in India and the way they grow as well very interesting

  28. sweethome says

    Looks delicious and yummy and a nice write up as well

  29. Angela says

    I included one of your recipes in my Ash Wednesday blogroll today. Thanks for the wonderful food ideas:)

  30. Rekha shoban says

    healthy n yummy thoran!

  31. Vimitha Anand says

    I love jack fruits and this fry looks just perfect…

  32. Nisa Homey says

    My all time fav…just made it 2 days ago.

  34. Prathibha says

    Lovely stir fry..:)
    looks yumm

  35. Abhilash Pillai says

    ippo chacka aarkum ivide venda kuttiye!…It is still a tasty fruit for the ones away from homeland…”muttathe mullakyu manam illa…entha chaiya”

    The thoran looks nice… pinne malayalam prepration ayathukondu… taste I can imagine.

  36. Sushma Mallya says

    My mom used to prepare this is differnt way was my absolute fav and I even miss this tender jackfruit so much …looks delicious:)

  37. Sharmilee! :) says

    Luv jackfruits…this one sounds very tempting to me

  38. Rumana Rawat says

    Even i have been trying to cook this recipe.. in my In-laws place they cook a very tasty gravy and kofta:)

  39. G.Pavani says

    yummy n tempting stir fry..

  41. Rachu says

    initially i was skeptical about the canned ones.. but it turned out well… nice recipe..
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  42. garlutti says

    I love this recipe Swathi, looks very delicious and healthy.

    Cheers Marimi

  43. Kairali sisters says

    This is my fav Swathi, ethu vare frozen idichakka kanditilla evide, anveshichu nokanam.. Kidilan tto..

  44. Priti says

    Very nice n delicious..new for me

  45. Malar Gandhi says

    Heard a lot about this dish, but havent yet tried them in my kitchen, luks superb.

  46. RS says

    Looks very delicious…Your have nice and lovely blog…Please visit my blog when you have time…

    http://food4kidz.blogspot.com/

  47. Panchpakwan says

    Looks delicious stir fry..

  48. girlichef says

    I know what you mean about hard to get…I’ve looked but never found any…not even frozen. I so want to try some. I’m so amazed at how much this looks like shredded meat! Sounds delicious 😀

  49. Pushpa says

    Delicious thoran Swathi.

  50. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

    So yummy and perfect !!!

    Hi,
    You have a award in my blog. Please accept it !!
    Regards,
    Sravani

  51. Victor says

    I love jackfruits, I usually eat it from the can. Love the flavor in this dish.

  52. kothiyavunu.com says

    Adipoli idichakka thoran..one of my fav..

  53. Renata says

    I just love everything stir-fried, easy, fast and delicious, and this is no exception!

  54. ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ says

    I am loving those readymade packs of tender jackfruits.
    Fantastic.
    The stir fry would go really well with a goan seafood meal of prawn curry rice , fried prawns and a kokum curry.
    And hah, pickle too.
    There is a goan cake made with raw rice which i totally loveeee too.
    Its a sweet cake and i love it steamed. so moist and yummy.

  55. Priya Sreeram says

    looks perfect swathi- this is my fav and urs look so well done-slurp !

  56. Joanne says

    I wish we had jackfruit here! This looks so good!

  57. SheenaBabu says

    Adipoli…missing entaaa keralammm

  59. Angela says

    I love learning about new fruits.