Kerala Style Pineapple Pachadi: A Yoghurt-Based Accompaniment

By Devi Poojari

August 7, 2023

Image Credit: Lincy's Cook Art

A sweet-sour side dish to eat with your meals, this tangy pineapple pachadi is extremely simple to make and packed with flavours and textures.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup chopped pineapple ½ cup fresh yoghurt 1 teaspoon jaggery 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder ½ cup grated coconut 2 green chillies 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 5-6 curry leaves 2 red chillies, broken Salt, to taste

METHOD

Grind the coconut, green chillies and cumin seeds into a fine paste.

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Combine the chopped pineapple, yoghurt, red chilli and turmeric powders and jaggery in a bowl.

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Add the coconut paste to the pineapple-yoghurt mixture and mix well before seasoning.

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Heat the coconut oil in a pan and temper the mustard seeds, curry leaves and red chillies until they crackle.

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Pour the tempering over the mixture and stir well.

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Allow it to sit for 20 minutes, before serving.