Pineapple Pachadi

Pineapple Pachadi

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. 1 In a blender, grind the grated coconut, green chili, and cumin seeds into a smooth paste with a little water.
  2. 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. 3 Add the coconut paste to the cooked pineapple and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Add yogurt and mix well to combine.
  5. 5 In a small pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add dried red chilies and curry leaves.
  6. 6 Pour the tempering over the pineapple-coconut mixture and mix well.
  7. 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.