Jackfruit Thoran

Ingredients

• - 300g tender raw jackfruit
• - 2 tbsp coconut oil
• - 1 tsp mustard seeds
• - 2 dried red chillies
• - 1 sprig curry leaves
• - 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
• - 2 green chillies
• - 1/4 tsp turmeric
• - Salt to taste

Method

1. Prepare raw jackfruit: Use 300g canned young green jackfruit or fresh raw jackfruit. If using fresh, oil your hands and knife. Cut into small pieces.
2. Parboil: Boil jackfruit pieces in salted water with half tsp turmeric for 15 minutes until completely tender. Drain. Shred slightly with fingers.
3. Make coconut mixture: Mix half cup freshly grated coconut with half tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cumin, 2 green chillies and 3 shallots.
4. Heat coconut oil: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a wide pan.
5. Splutter mustard seeds: Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and cover until all pop.
6. Add aromatics: Add 2 dried red chillies and curry leaves. Fry 20 seconds.
7. Add jackfruit: Add cooked jackfruit. Season with salt.
8. Fry: Toss on medium-high heat 4-5 minutes until jackfruit gets slightly golden edges.
9. Add coconut mixture: Add coconut mixture. Toss well 2 minutes.
10. Serve: Jackfruit thoran has a meaty texture. Serve with steamed rice.