Pineapple Pachadi
Also called Kaithachakka Pachadi
- 12 ingredients
- 7 steps
Pachadi is another one of the traditional Kerala dishes that’s served in accompaniment to a sadhya. Pineapple pachadi is my favourite among all the other pachadi’s. Its sweet and tangy at the same time. Hope you will enjoy this recipe.
Ingredients
- Pineapple – 1/2 of a medium sized pineapple (cubed)
- Shallots – 2-3 thinly sliced
- Mustard seeds – 1/2teaspoon + 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- Coconut grated – 1/2 cup
- Curd – 1/2 cup
- Green chilies – 1 -2 finely chopped
- Dry red chilies – 2
- Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
- Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
- Salt
- Water
How to make Pineapple Pachadi
- Whisk the curd so that there are no lumps.
- Cut the pineapple into small cubes, and boil in 1/4 cup water, till the pineapple becomes soft, but not mushy.
- Grind coconut, 2 tablespoons of the cooked pineapple, cumin seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds into a fine paste, adding water along the process.
- Add the ground coconut paste to the cooked pineapple and bring to a boil.
- Add curd and mix to combine. Switch off the flame after adding the curd.
- In a pan add coconut oil and splutter the remaining mustard seeds, dry red chilies and curry leaves.
- Add the chopped shallots and green chillies and saute until the onions turn golden. Pour this over the pachadi mixture.
To Serve
Serve with sadhya.
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