Onam Special Pineapple Pachadi: Perfect Side Dish For Your Sadya

By Nikita Toppo

August 21, 2023

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This is a sweet and tangy side dish that is made with ripe pineapple, mustard seeds, grated coconut and other flavourful spices. Here is an easy recipe to make Kerala-style pineapple pachadi at home.

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Ingredients

1 ripe pineapple (peeled cored and cut into small pieces), ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp chilli powder, salt to taste, 2 green chilli, 2 tsp mustard seeds, ¾ cup grated coconut, 5 tsp yoghurt, a few curry leaves, 4 dried red chillies, coconut oil for seasoning, water as required

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Step 1

Cook pineapple pieces with turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt for 3-4 minutes. Grind coconut, 1 tsp mustard seeds and chillies to make a smooth paste.

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Step 2

Pour this coconut paste into pineapple mixture and stir well to coat evenly. Take off the mixture from heat and stir in the yoghurt.

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Step 3

In a saucepan, heat the oil and add the remaining mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chillies. Pour this over the pineapple mixture and serve.

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