Chacka Kuru Shake (Jackfruit Seed Shake)

A nourishing homemade shake prepared using cooked jackfruit seeds, coconut milk, and gentle spices. This traditional-style drink is filling, naturally sweet, and a wonderful way to use jackfruit seeds that are often discarded.

In many Kerala homes, jackfruit seeds were never wasted. They were boiled, sun-dried, roasted, or ground into simple preparations that kept the body full and strong. This shake follows that same wisdom—simple ingredients, no artificial flavours, and wholesome nourishment for all ages.

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🌿 Why This Shake Was Made at Home

Traditionally, Chackakuru shake was prepared when:

• Jackfruit seeds were available in plenty
• Light, filling food was preferred
• Children needed nourishing homemade drinks
• Nothing from the kitchen was meant to be wasted

This shake is especially loved because it tastes similar to an almond shake, yet uses ingredients already found at home.

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🥣 Ingredients

• Jackfruit seeds – 1 cup (cleaned and cooked)
• Coconut milk – 1 glass
  (or scraped coconut + drinking water)
• Cardamom – 2 pods (seeds crushed)
• Honey or organic brown sugar – 2 tablespoons

Optional:

• Almonds or cashew nuts – 4
• Cherries – 2 (for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 How to Make

Prepare the Seeds

• Cook the jackfruit seeds in a pressure cooker until soft.
• Remove the outer skin completely.
• Cut the seeds into small pieces.

Grind the Shake

• Add the chopped jackfruit seeds to a mixer grinder.
• Grind without adding water until powdered.
• Add coconut milk (or scraped coconut with drinking water).
• Add crushed cardamom seeds and honey or brown sugar.
• Grind well until smooth and creamy.

Adjust Consistency

• If the shake is too thick, add a little more milk or drinking water.
• Blend again briefly.

🍽️ How to Serve

• Serve immediately or chill before serving.
• Pour into a glass and garnish with a mint leaf or cherry if desired.

The shake will be creamy, mildly sweet, and naturally filling.

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🧡 Grandma’s Kitchen Notes

✔ Always remove the seed skin completely
✔ Coconut milk gives the best traditional taste
✔ Honey suits children better than refined sugar
✔ Best consumed fresh or lightly chilled

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🌾 A Healthy Use of What We Often Discard

Chackakuru Shake is a reminder of traditional kitchen wisdom—nothing is wasted, and simple food can be deeply nourishing. This easy shake is perfect for breakfast, evening hunger, or as a healthy drink for all.

Find more jackfruit seed recipes here: Healthy Recipes