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title: "Breadfruit Thoran - Kadachakka Thoran - Kerala Thoran Recipes"
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# Breadfruit Thoran - Kadachakka Thoran - Kerala Thoran Recipes

**Kadachakka thoran** is my mom's most favourite dish. Or atleast that's what she always answered when I was 8 and annoying and constantly asked her questions like "amma, what's your most favourite food on earth". I love this spongy fruit too and when kadachakka (or [**breadfruit**](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/03/kadachakka-chips-mezhukkupuratti-recipe.html)) is in season, we often have this thoran and **[kadachakka mezhukkupuratti](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/03/kadachakka-chips-mezhukkupuratti-recipe.html)** back to back.

![kadachakka thoran - breadfruit thoran recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8838993771_d69fcd7447_z1.jpg)

Recently, my uncle visited me in Singapore and since breadfruit was in season, she sent me a small wedge. I chopped it up into small cubes and made thoran with it. We had it with chapati and some **[yellow dal tadka](https://www.cookingandme.com/2009/04/yellow-dal-dal-tadka-recipe.html)**, an unusual combination for a *thoran* but much enjoyed nevertheless. The best thing about *thorans* is that it works with most vegetables and is super easy to put together for a quick lunch.

## KADACHAKKA THORAN RECIPE
*Preparation time: 10 minutes *

*Cooking time: 15 minutes *

*Serves 4 as a side*

**Ingredients:**

- 3 cups of breadfruit or kadachakka, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup of grated coconut
- 2-3 shallots / ulli
- 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds / jeerakam
- 2 green chillies
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
- 2 tsp of coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp of mustard seeds
- A few curry leaves or a small bunch of coriander, chopped, for garnish

**How to Make Breadfruit Thoran:**

1. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add the cut breadfruit pieces, turmeric, and some salt.

![kadachakka thoran - breadfruit thoran recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8838994013_802da6aaa0_m.jpg)

2. Sprinkle some water and cook partially covered on low flame until the breadfruit becomes tender - about 8-10 mins.

![kadachakka thoran - breadfruit thoran recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8839621608_d62f63dce3_m.jpg)

3. Meanwhile, coarsely grind the coconut + shallots + cumin + green chillies without adding water

![kadachakka thoran - breadfruit thoran recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8839621696_b9f9213e45_m.jpg)

4. Add to the cooked breadfruit and mix well. Let it cook for another 2-3 mins.

![kadachakka thoran - breadfruit thoran recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8838994341_1625c01d0c_m.jpg)

5. Sprinkle curry leaves or chopped coriander leaves on top. Mix again, and remove from heat.

![kadachakka thoran - breadfruit thoran recipe](https://www.cookingandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8838994281_24332a82dc_m.jpg)

**Kadachakka thoran** will also taste fabulous with rice and **[Kerala Sambar](https://www.cookingandme.com/2013/02/kerala-vegetable-sambar-recipe-coconut.html)** if serving it with chapati and dal is not really doing it for you.