Thoran is a dry version of side dish in kerala cuisine. In the last post I had made Jackfruit smoothie. I had the seeds of the jackfruit (Chakkakuru)so I made it into thoran with drumstick (Muringakya). This is usually served along with rice but can also be had with chapatis.

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• Chakkakuru / jackfruit seeds: 1 cup
• Drumstick : 3 long peeled n chopped
• Grated coconut: 1 cup
• Garlic cloves: 3
• Green chillies: 2
• Shallots: 3
• Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Dry red chilli: 2
• Curry leaves: few
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: for taste
• Coconut oil: 2 tbsp

PREPARATION:

• Peel the skin of jackfruit seeds and chop into two halves.
• Boil this with salt and turmeric powder.

• Once the seeds are half cooked add drumsticks.

• Remove from flame and keep aside after it gets cooked.
• Heat oil in wok, add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Add dry red chilli and curry leaves and give it a toss.

• Add coarsely ground mixture of fresh grated coconut, cumin seeds, garlic, shallots and green chillies.Toss it for a minute.

• Add boiled jackfruit seeds and drumstick and mix.

• Now add salt and red chilli powder and mix well.

• Keep stirring in medium flame for 5 mins and switch off the flame.