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    Home » Dry Curries » Jackfruit Seed Thoran | Chakkakuru Thoran

    Jackfruit Seed Thoran | Chakkakuru Thoran

    Posted on February 5, 2021 · Last Updated on February 4, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 22 Comments

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    Chakkakuru thoran placed in black bowl on top of a plate with shallots on the top and cilantro in the side with text overlay

    Kerala style stir-fry, popularly known as thoran, made with jackfruit seeds. Learn how to make this simple chakkakuru thoran or the jackfruit seeds stir-fry with step-wise pictures.

    Chakkakuru thoran placed in black bowl on top of a plate with shallots on the top and cilantro in the side

    Thoran – a simple dry curry/stir-fry with coconut flavors, is an integral part of Kerala cuisine. There are different kinds of dry curries in Kerala cuisine like upperi, mezhukkupuratti, and thoran. All these dry curries are similar but with subtle differences, and the preparation varies with the region. 

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    • Thoran
    • Onam
    • Jackfruit seeds
    • Storing Jackfruit Seeds
    • Dietary specifications
    • Jackfruit seed thoran recipe with step-wise pictures
    • Recipe Notes:
    • Explore more veggie stir-frys
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    Thoran

    And when it comes to thoran, we grind the coconut and some spices and stir-fry it with the veggies. We usually don’t add water while grinding the coconut mix for thoran. 

    You can make thoran with cabbage, carrot, beans, plantain, beetroot, and many more. Today I am going to share how to make thoran with jackfruit seeds. In Malayalam, jackfruit seeds are called chakkakuru. In Tamil, it is palakottai. You can find a lot of recipes with jackfruit seeds, and yes, they are edible. :-) 

    Thoran is a perfect side dish for rice and other gravies. Onam sadya is incomplete without the thoran. There will be a thoran prepared with a seasonal veggie on the menu. I have already shared an onam sadya menu on my blog, and I have discussed onam on the thali post. 

    Onam

    Onam is one of the important festivals in Kerala, and it’s a 10-day festival. People celebrate the annual visit of King Mahabali by decorating with flower rangolis, and they worship Lord Vamana.

    Lord Vamana is the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, where he gives Moksha to the king Mahabali when he surrenders himself for the third pace of the land. Onam festival is known for the pompous feast called the Sadya and the beautiful flower decorations(pookolam) and also for boat races.

    Let’s talk about the feast/sadya now. Onam feast with twenty-plus dishes is typically served in the banana leaf. Avial, thoran, eriserry, puliserry, puli milagai, pachadi, kichadi, Olan, and the list go on. Today let’s see a thoran recipe. 

    Chakkakuru thoran placed in black bowl on top of a plate with shallots on the top and cilantro in the side

    Jackfruit seeds

    Jackfruits are very popular and available in abundance in Kerala and also in Tamil Nadu. I grew up eating mangoes and jackfruits. You can make delicious dishes with tender jackfruit, and it’s becoming popular as mock meat. Do check out my curry and biryani recipe with tender jackfruit. 

    Jackfruit may not be fruit for diabetic patients, but the seeds are perfect for everyone. It is loaded with fiber, resistant starch, a fair amount of Vitamin B, and small amounts of minerals. You can read more about its benefits here. 

    The taste profile of boiled jackfruit seeds is more like potatoes. The boiled seeds are creamy, and you can use them in curries and gravies. I usually pressure cook the seeds so that they become soft and tender. You need to peel the outer layer, which is hard. The thin layer inside is edible. 

    Storing Jackfruit Seeds

    During the jackfruit season, I buy fresh fruit. This time I was able to find it in Costco. After relishing the fruit, I save the seeds. I usually wash them well in warm water to remove the stickiness and dry them in the sun for a couple of days and refrigerate it. 

    Then whenever required, I boil them or dry roast them according to the recipe. I always have some stock of Jackfruit seeds at home. Do checkout my jackfruit seed kootu and kuzhambu recipe. 

    Dietary specifications

    This jackfruit seed thoran is vegan by nature. You can skip the asafoetida or use gluten-free asafoetida for the gluten-free version. 

    Now without any further ado, let’s get straight into the recipe.

    Jackfruit seed thoran recipe with step-wise pictures

    Pressure cook the jackfruit seeds

    • Pressure cook the jackfruit seeds for three whistles and let them cool.
    pressure cooked jackfruit seeds
    • Once they are cooled down, peel the skin and chop them lengthwise or as you desire. I went with small pieces. Note: Some seeds are easy to peel. You can also use a knife or peeler to remove the hardened layer. The thin inner layer is also brown, and that’s edible. 
    chopped jackfruit seeds

    Prepare the coconut paste.

    • In a mixer jar, pulse the coconut, green chili, ginger, and cumin seeds without adding any water. 
    ingredients to be ground
    • Make sure you grind them coarse.
    ground paste for the thoran

    Prepare the thoran.

    • Heat a pan or kadai and add the coconut oil. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Let the mustard seeds splutter. Now add the chopped onions.
    tempering and sauteing onions
    • When the onions are soft, add the cooked and chopped jackfruit seeds, salt, and the ground paste. Mix well and let it cook over medium-low heat for three to five minutes or until the raw smell of the coconut mix goes off. I usually let the coconut turn light brown, and we love that flavor. Make sure to mix the thoran in between. 
    adding the cooked jackfruit seeds and coconut
    • That’s it the thoran is ready. Serve it along with rice and curry of your choice. 
    Chakkakuru thoran placed in black bowl on top of a plate with shallots on the top and cilantro in the side

    Recipe Notes:

    • Adjust the salt and green chili measure as per your preference.
    • Shallots are optional, but it does add a unique flavor. I have tried the thoran without any shallots and garlic. Some times I add them both or just the shallots alone. For this measure, you can add one garlic clove.
    • You can grind one shallot along with the coconut mixture also. In that case, make sure you saute the thoran well so that the raw smell of the shallots is gone. 
    • You can prepare similar thoran with other veggies like cabbage, carrots, beans, etc. 
    • I highly recommend coconut oil for the thoran recipe. 

    Explore more veggie stir-frys

    • Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Stir-Fry | Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry
    • Grated Carrot Stirfry | Carrot Poriyal with Coconut
    • Instant Pot Green Beans Stir-Fry | Green Beans Poriyal
    • Indian Broad Beans Curry | Avarakkai Poriyal

    PS – If you try this jackfruit seed thoran, please don’t forget to comment and rate this recipe. If you have any questions, please leave a comment, and I will get to it ASAP.  Make sure to follow me on my Pinterest for more healthy and delicious ideas! Follow me on Instagram or join my Facebook Group for more gardening and recipe updates.

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    Jackfruit Seed Thoran | Chakkakuru Thoran

    Jackfruit Seed Thoran | Chakkakuru Thoran – Kerala style stir-fry, popularly known as thoran, made with jackfruit seeds. Ingredients
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Entree, rice accompaniment, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian, Kerala Cuisine
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 245kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    To coarsely grind

    • ¼ cup coconut
    • 1 green chili
    • ½ tsp ginger peeled and chopped
    • ¼ tsp cumin seeds

    To Temper

    • 2 tsp coconut oil
    • 1 tsp mustard seeds
    • 5 to 7 curry leaves
    • ¼ tsp asafoetida

    Other ingredients

    • 15 to 20 jackfruit seeds after pressure cooking and chopping, I got 1 cup
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 tsp salt or to taste
    • 5 shallots peeled and chopped

    Instructions

    Pressure cook the jackfruit seeds

    • Pressure cook the jackfruit seeds for three whistles and let them cool.
      pressure cooked jackfruit seeds
    • Once they are cooled down, peel the skin and chop them lengthwise or as you desire. I went with small pieces. Note: Some seeds are easy to peel. You can also use a knife or peeler to remove the hardened layer. The thin inner layer is also brown, and that’s edible.
      chopped jackfruit seeds

    Prepare the coconut paste.

    • In a mixer jar, pulse the coconut, green chili, ginger, and cumin seeds without adding any water.
      ingredients to be ground
    • Make sure you grind them coarse.
      ground paste for the thoran

    Prepare the thoran.

    • Heat a pan or kadai and add the coconut oil. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Let the mustard seeds splutter. Now add the chopped onions.
      tempering and sauteing onions
    • When the onions are soft, add the cooked and chopped jackfruit seeds, salt, and the ground paste. Mix well and let it cook over medium-low heat for three to five minutes or until the raw smell of the coconut mix goes off. I usually let the coconut turn light brown, and we love that flavor. Make sure to mix the thoran in between.
      adding the cooked jackfruit seeds and coconut
    • That’s it the thoran is ready. Serve it along with rice and curry of your choice.
      Chakkakuru thoran placed in black bowl on top of a plate with shallots on the top and cilantro in the side

    Notes

    • Adjust the salt and green chili measure as per your preference.
    • Shallots are optional, but it does add a unique flavor. I have tried the thoran without any shallots and garlic. Some times I add them both or just the shallots alone. For this measure, you can add one garlic clove.
    • You can grind one shallot along with the coconut mixture also. In that case, make sure you saute the thoran well so that the raw smell of the shallots is gone. 
    • You can prepare similar thoran with other veggies like cabbage, carrots, beans, etc. 
    • I highly recommend coconut oil for the thoran recipe. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 634mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Recipe Update Notes: Earlier posted in 2015. Updated the recipe with new pictures, recipe card in 2021.

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    Comments

    1. Suchitra says

      September 11, 2015 at 7:41 am

      We make many things with jackfruit seeds but didn’t know that one could also make thoran like this! Thanks for sharing Vidya. Will definitely try it.

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        September 11, 2015 at 8:29 am

        Thanks Su.

        Reply
    2. Munzi says

      September 08, 2015 at 11:11 am

      OMG!!!!!!!!!! I did not know we can store jack fruit seeds in the refrigerator. This is great. Thanks for the post. Do you store them in the freezer or in the regular compartment?

      We roast them in coal (thanal) with the skin. Removing the skin and eating was fun when we were kids.
      Boiled seeds can me mashed with sugar, grated coconut and cardamom. No need to fully mash it. It is yum.
      Cut them into half with paakku vetti (cutter) and deep fry with salt and chilli powder. You can keep it for a few days.

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        September 08, 2015 at 2:45 pm

        Oh yeah. I washed them and kept it in sun for couple of days and stored them. Make sure they are not sticky before storing them. You can also freeze them. Thanala suttu sapidurathu I have tried too. Yummy. Thanks a lot for all your tips. Will try it out and once again welcome to my space.

        Reply
    3. chahat says

      September 02, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      This is something really new to me but I would love to try this sometime :-)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        September 02, 2015 at 9:14 pm

        Thanks and sure give it a try

        Reply
    4. Sarika Gunjal says

      August 31, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      Love jackfruit but this definitely new to me. On my list..

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        August 31, 2015 at 9:57 pm

        Thanks Sarika

        Reply
    5. apsara says

      August 31, 2015 at 7:53 am

      I have never heard of thoran with jack fruit seeds; I’ve made only kuzhambu with it. But I bet this is really tasty. Love the notes you have provided, Vidhya.

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        August 31, 2015 at 8:39 am

        Thanks Apsara.. JackFruit Seed Thoran or as they say in Kerala chakkakuru Thoran is very common. Please try it when you get them.

        Reply
    6. Traditionally Modern Food says

      August 27, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      My mother prepares jackfruit Seed kutti..this s new to me.. Do v get jack fruit here in US Sri?

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        August 27, 2015 at 7:22 pm

        Oh yeah Vidya. During season we do get it in Indian Store. They sell as whole fruit and also cut fruit.

        Reply
    7. Divine Spice Box says

      August 27, 2015 at 11:46 am

      i absolutely love jackfruit seeds and this dish makes it so much cooler ! Will try this the next time i get jackfruit !Thanks

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        August 27, 2015 at 7:22 pm

        Sure.. do try and let me know. Thanks Prachi

        Reply
    8. Swati says

      August 27, 2015 at 11:12 am

      Such a unique recipe..Loved it!

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        August 27, 2015 at 11:45 am

        Thanks Swati

        Reply
    9. CHCooks says

      August 26, 2015 at 10:34 pm

      I love jackfruit as well as the seed. Infact it tastes awesome as it is when plain boiled too :) I have very fond memories of dad making us jackfruit seed kurma during our childhood days. May be I should prepare it just for the old times sake! Thank you for taking me down the memory lane.

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        August 26, 2015 at 10:50 pm

        Great.. I am glad was able to kindle your memory. Waiting for your kurma recipe.

        Reply
    10. simplyvegetarian777 says

      August 26, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      Oh wow! Such a new thing for me Vidhya. Love it!❤️

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        August 26, 2015 at 10:50 pm

        Thanks yaar.. :-)

        Reply
    11. Aruna Panangipally says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Ages since I had this thoran, Vidhya. I eat it just by itself!

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        August 26, 2015 at 10:51 pm

        ha ha.. thanks a lot Aruna

        Reply

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