PINEAPPLE PACHADI

(PINEAPPLE IN YOGHURT & COCONUT CURRY)

Pachadi is a traditional side dish…….. It is generally a yoghurt and coconut based dish…… Varieties of pachadi are created from different vegetables and fruits like beetroot, pumpkin, lady’s finger, ginger, cucumber, tomato, pineapple, mango, grape etc….. Easy to make and is normally had with lentil curry & rice…… Pineapple Pachadi is a sweet & sour preparation and is very delicious & different.

INGREDIENTS : 1 medium sized pineapple, 1 cup grated coconut, 3/4 cup yoghurt, 1-2 green chillies, 2 red chillies, 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, 1″ ginger, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1tsp+1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 3-4 onions (optional), few curry leaves, 1 tbsp oil, salt & sugar(optional) to taste, water as required.

DIRECTIONS : Wash the pineapple, remove the skin and dice into small cubes…….. Grate fresh coconut…… Grind the freshly grated coconut with green chillies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, ginger & 1/2 tsp mustard seeds…….. Keep aside….. Beat the yoghurt and keep aside……. Now cook the pineapple cubes with salt, sugar and enough water till soft……. Add the ground coconut paste and cook till it thickens…… Take off from heat….. Keep aside to cool a little….. Now add the yoghurt and mix lightly…….. Keep aside…… Heat oil in another pan….. Add 1tsp mustard seed….. Sauté till it splutters….. Add red chillies & curry leaves …… Sauté…… Meanwhile slice onions & add….. Sauté till light brown…… Now pour the pineapple mixture into the pan…… Mix well & heat for a few minutes……Serve.

NOTE : Consistency of the dish can be adjusted by increasing/decreasing water in Coconut paste……. Generally this dish is not reheated……. Onions can be ground with coconut mixture.

 

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