Idichakka Thoran / Tender Raw Jack Fruit Stir fry

Malayalis doesn't need an introduction for this dish.........

Ingredients

Idichakka/Tender jack fruit: 1
Garlic: 1 Clove(Optional)
Cumin Seeds: 1/4 Tea Spoon
Grated Coconut: 1/2 Cup
Green Chilly : 2- 3
Mustard Seeds: 1/4 Tea Spoon
Urud Dal: 1/4  Tea Spoon(Optional)
Turmeric Powder: 1/2 Tea Spoon
Coconut Oil: 3 Table Spoon
Dried Red Chilly: 2 - 3
Salt
Water
Curry Leaves

Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Method

We are using 1 medium sized idichakka

First of all before starting to cut the jack fruit apply a generous amount of oil preferably sesame oil on the knife and your hands.  This is done so that the sticky white gum of the jack fruit will not stick on to your hands or knife
Now chop the outer green part of the jack fruit

Wash the remaining part and chop it to bite size pieces

Cook this adding 1/4 tea spoon turmeric powder and salt

I pressure cooked for 2 whistles and then strained off the excess water.  (Do not over cook)
Once done let the jack fruit cool a bit and then shred it by pounding it using a mortar and pestle.

Or you can pulse it in a mixer or food processor

Crush coconut adding garlic, green chilly and cumin seeds
Heat oil in a wide kadai and add mustard seeds and urud dal.  Once the mustard seeds finishes popping add dried red chilly and curry leaves
Saute for a minute and then add crushed coconut mix

Combine well and cook the coconut mix for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add turmeric powder and little more salt and mix well
Now add the shredded jack fruit and combine well

Cover and cook in low flame for 4 to 5 minutes.  Sprinkle little water if required
Serve hot with rice