To thaw your frozen jackfruit, just place in cold water, if using canned, drain liquid. You can cut up your jackfruit in smaller slices, I did not cut my frozen jackfruit, when it cooks through its pretty easy to pull apart.
Heat oil in shallow pan.
Add cumin and mustard seeds and simmer for 30 seconds.
Add onions and curry leaves for 2-3 minutes until onions appear to be translucent.
Mix in chili, turmeric and curry powder. Fry for 1-2 mins. (Depending on your spice level, add more or less of the chili powder OR no chili powder. Also note that Indian Chili powder is different from what you purchase at a regular market, opt for fresh chili if you don’t have this.)
Add jackfruit, salt and water. Mix thoroughly. Let cook for 15 minutes. The water helps prevent sticking/burning on the bottom, but most of it should get absorbed during this time. This shouldn’t be a soupy dish.
After 15 minutes mix in minced garlic. Mix well and cook for another 5-10 minutes,