Chakka Chakini Thoran (Jackfruit Rags Thoran)

Ingredients for Chakka Chakini Thoran (Jackfruit Rags Thoran):

1. Jackfruit chakini chopped – 3 cups

2. Coconut scrapped – 1 cup

    Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

    Chilli powder – ½ tsp

    Garlic – 2 cloves

    Cumin seeds – A pinch

3. Coconut oil – 2 dessert spoons

    Mustard – ½ tsp

    Rice – 1 tsp

    Red chillies – 2, broken into three

    Curry leaves – 2 stems

4. Salt – For taste

How to prepare Chakka Chakini Thoran (Jackfruit Rags Thoran)?

1. Crush ingredients no: 2 together, and keep aside.

2. Heat oil and temper ingredients no: 3, one after another.

3. Add chakka chakini to it, and sauté well.

4. When it’s done, add salt and sprinkle a little water.

5. Place the coconut mixture at the centre, wrap it well and close the lid.

6. When steam comes out, open the lid and mix your thoran.

7. Keep cooking till water content is fully absorbed.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine May 1-14, 2005

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