Thaikulo and Bikna (Herb with Jackfruit Seed) Recipe by Pearl
Thaikulo and Bikna or Herbs with Jackfruit seeds is a delicacy of the South Canara during rainy season. Thaikulo/ Thojank is a monsoon herb that grows every year in the monsoon season in the region of South Canara.
Ingredients
- 3 Soup cups Tender Thaikulo/ Thojank leaves
- 2 Red long chillies
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- 1 tsp Coriander seeds
- 1/2 tsp Jeera/cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp Methi seeds
- 1 tbsp Red Boiled rice
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 8 Garlic cloves
- 1/2 Marble size tamarind
- 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
- 3 tbsp Jaggery powder
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 Medium onion
- 10 tbsp Grated coconut
- 20 Jackfruit seeds
- Salt (As per taste)
Instructions
- Clean and wash the leaves.
- Clean and cut the jackfruit seeds into small pieces.
- Fry the chillies, coriander seeds, jeera, rice, methi seeds, urad dal on a slow fire. Add turmeric powder and tamarind. Let it cool down.
- Transfer into the mixer/grinder and grind to a fine paste.
- Keep a wok, put the leaves and 1/2 cup of water and cook the leaves on a slow fire. Add jackfruit seeds, masala and 1/2 cup ground masala water.
- Cook till the seeds are tender. Add jaggery and salt to taste.
- Add grated coconut.
- Keep a pan and add coconut oil, add mustard seeds, then add garlic cloves and fry till golden brown.
- Add sliced onion and fry till translucent. Add this seasoning to the thaikulo.
- Serve as a vegetable.