Chakkakurru Mezhakapurratti ( Stir fried Jack Fruit Seeds)

Overview
I got fresh jack fruit from an Indian store which was a very special treat to get in U.S. I saved the seeds and enjoyed making this special Jack fruit seed stir fry. This was a very special treat to have  after a long time. The sweet taste of fresh jack fruit mixed with the garlic and red pepper flakes made this dish very unique and delicious. A very simple and easy dish to make with very few ingredients.

Jackfruit Stir Fried

Ingredients
Jack fruit seed cleaned and cut length wise - 2 cups
One small red onion sliced length wise
Garlic cloves 8 - 10 thin sliced length wise
Red crushed pepper flakes - 1 - 2 tablespoons
Curry leaves 2 - 3 sprigs
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Coconut oil or vegetable oil - 2 tablespoon

Steps
1. Place the cleaned cut jack fruit seeds in a pan with 1/2 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt and cook on  low flake till the jack fruit seeds are cooked and soft. Turn off heat and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. When oil is hot add the thin sliced onions and garlic and saute till the onions are light brown. Add  remaining turmeric powder and crushed red pepper flakes and saute few minutes. Add the curry leaves and saute well.
3. Add the cooked jack fruit seeds to this and mix well. Mix well till all the water is evaporated and it is dry.

Serve hot with plain rice or chapati.