Monday, September 5, 2011

Idichakka Thoran

INGREDIENTS:
  • Tender Jack fruit/Idichakka - 1 cup chopped
  • Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
  • Onion chopped - 1(small)
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Green chilies chopped - 4-5 nos
  • Ginger chopped - 1 tsp
  • Garlic chopped - 1/2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Dried red chilies - 2 nos
  • Curry leaves - 1 spring
  • Oil - 2 Tbsp
  • Salt to taste
METHOD:
  • In a cooking vessel,add tender jack fruit/idichakka,turmeric powder and salt, and cook it covered by adding a cup of water.
  • When it is done remove from fire,drain it and allow it to cool and shred it.
  • Combine grated coconut, and 1/2 of green chilies and grind it coarsely.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.When they pop up add chopped onion and dried red chillies.
  • Fry it for a minute and add curry leaves, green chilies ,ginger and garlic.
  • Stir fry it for a couple of minutes and add the shredded idichakka.
  • Saute well for a couple of minutes and add the coconut paste.
  • Cook it uncovered for 7-8 minutes ,stirring continuously, until the thoran has become dry.
  • Serve it warm.
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