Idichakka Thoran Recipe (Young Jack Fruit With Spiced Coconut)

Step 1: To begin making the Idichakka Thoran Recipe (Young Jack Fruit With Spiced Coconut), we will first shave off the skin of the Idichakka (Jackfruit)

Step 2: To do that, apply oil in your knife and palms

Step 3: Using the oiled knife scrape the skin off the Jackfruit

Step 4: Next step is to cut the Idichakka (Jackfruit), into half and remove the middle portion of the fruit from both the halves

Step 5: Oil and grease your hands and knife once again and cut the Idichakka (Jackfruit) into chunks

Step 6: We will now cook the Idichakka (Jackfruit) until it is soft and tender

Step 7: I like using the pressure cooker to cook the jackfruit

Step 8: Grease the pressure cooker with oil on all sides

Step 9: Place the Idichakka (Jackfruit), along with salt and a teaspoon of turmeric powder

Step 10: Add 1/4 cup of water and cover the pressure cooker with its weight on

Step 11: Allow it to cook under pressure until you hear two whistles

Step 12: After couple of whistles, turn off the heat

Step 13: Allow the pressure to release naturally, as the Idichakka (Jackfruit) will continue to cook under the pressure

Step 14: Once the pressure is released, open the pressure cooker

Step 15: Using a fork or the back of the knife mash the Idichakka (Jackfruit) into crumbled

Step 16: You will notice it splitting into think lengthy strips like shredded cabbage

Step 17: That's the texture we are looking to get

Step 18: Keep the crumbled Idichakka (Jackfruit) aside

Step 19: In our next step, grind the coconut and red chillies, adding water little at a time to make a coarse paste

Step 20: Keep this aside

Step 21: In our final step; heat a tablespoon of oil in a work or a kadai; add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and halved urad dal

Step 22: Allow them to crackle and roast well

Step 23: Next add the onion, green chillies and saute until the onions are tender

Step 24: Finally add the curry leaves, asafoetida powder, coconut mixture and the cooked Idichakka (Jackfruit)

Step 25: Stir well until all the ingredients are well combined

Step 26: Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 27: Cover the pan, and allow the Idichakka (Jackfruit) Thoran to simmer and absorb the flavors

Step 28: Turn off the heat

Step 29: Serve Idichakka Thoran Recipe along with Mixed Vegetable Sambar and Steamed Rice for a weeknight dinner