Jackfruit seeds (chakkakuru ) are a popular ingredient in traditional Kerala cuisine. The amazing thing about jackfruit is that each part has a different taste and texture. Next time, when you get your hands on some jackfruit, be sure to save the seeds so you can make this hearty Jackfruit Seeds Curry. Jack fruit is a yummy fruit (one of my top favourites) and its seeds are also edible. Jack fruit seeds will be a little sticky and wet. Dry them under sun for at least a day and then use for cooking. If you buy seeds, you can skip drying and use them straight away. Jackfruit seeds have an uncanny resemblance in flavour to chestnuts . The mild earthy flavours makes jackfruit seeds an ideal ingredient for various spicy curries.The jackfruit seed can also be fried and given as a snack. In this Kerala style curry Jackfruit seeds and drum-sticks(Muringakka) are cooked with raw mango pieces, turmeric powder, chilli powder and curry leaves. This jackfruit curry is finished off with ground coconut and a garnish of fried shallots and curry leaves . A generous serving of this flavourful curry pairs perfectly with rice. Here we bring you an authentic Kerala style jackfruit seed / chakkakuru manga muringakka curry Recipe from India that’s not only quick but, can be easily made at home. The chakkakuru recipe we listed below is most basic of Indian recipes also one of the tastiest! Trying this chakkakuru manga curry recipe at home is an easy way to get a delicious meal.

Ingredients:

Jackfruit seeds – 2 cups, remove the thick shell, and dice the jackfruit seeds green mango – 1 , peel and slice into chunks

Moringa Drumsticks – 1 to 2 , cut into 3 ” pieces

cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp

pearl onion – 1

grated coconut – 1 cup

turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

red chilly powder – 1/2 tsp

mustard seeds – 1tsp

dry red chillies – 3 to 4

curry leaves – a handfull

coconut oil – 2 tbspn

Pressure cook the jackfruit seeds and mango along with about a cup of water for 2 to 3 whistles.

Grind the coconut cumin seeds and pearl onion with little water into a thick fine paste.

In a kadai or wok cook the drumsticks with about a cup water till soft. Add the cooked jackfruit seed- green mango, coconut paste , turmeric powder and red chilly powder, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. In a separate pan, add coconut oil and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to crackle ad the dry red chillies, onion and curry leaves and saute till onions turn light brown. Add this tempering mix to the curry. mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

Jackfruit seed curry / ചക്കക്കുരു കറി is ready.