Pineapple Pachadi
Veg
Contains dairy
A sweet and tangy side dish made with ripe pineapple, coconut, and a touch of spices, typically served during feasts.
Cuisines
Kerala
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | ripe pineapple, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | grated coconut |
| 2 tablespoons | yogurt |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 2 teaspoons | coconut oil |
| 2 | dried red chilies |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 teaspoon | sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 | green chili |
| 5 | curry leaves |
| 1/4 cup | water |
Instructions
- 1 In a blender, grind the grated coconut, green chili, and cumin seeds into a smooth paste with a little water.
- 2 In a pan, add the chopped pineapple, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the pineapple is soft.
- 3 Add the coconut paste to the cooked pineapple and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 4 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Add yogurt and mix well to combine.
- 5 In a small pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add dried red chilies and curry leaves.
- 6 Pour the tempering over the pineapple-coconut mixture and mix well.
- 7 Serve the pineapple pachadi at room temperature or chilled.
Tips
Use fresh, ripe pineapple for the best flavor. Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the pineapple.