Pachi Mirapakaya Kharam Pachadi | Andhra Style Green Chilli Chutney
Aruna
Pachi Mirapakaya Kharam is very very spicy and just a dab of it is enough to satisfy any craving for spicy food. You can serve this Andhra-style Green Chilli Chutney as a side to plain dal-rice or curd rice, or then eat it after mixing it in plain rice.
Cuisine Andhra, Gluten Free, Indian, South Indian, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 10Servings
Calories 71kcal
Equipment
1 Small Wok or Fryig Pan
1 Spoon
1 Small Bowl
Grinder
Ingredients
50gmsSpicy Green Chillies, Pachi Mirapakayalu(Destemmed; about 30 in number)
1/4CupFresh Coriander Leaves, Kothimeera(15 gms)
1tspRai, Mustard Seeds, Avalu
1/4tspMethi, Fenugreek Seeds or Menthulu
1tspOil
Salt to Taste
Instructions
Remove the stems from 75 gms of spicy green chillies. You will get 50 gms green chillies after destemming. You could also make slits in them or cut them in half, so they fry easily. Ikept them whole.
Dry roast 1/4 tsp of fenugreek seeds (methi dana) till they start to change colour.
Now add dry roast 1 tsp of mustard seeds (rai) seeds and stir-fry for a few seconds.
Transfer to a plate to cool.
In a wide pan, over low flame, heat 1 tsp of oil.
Add 50 gms destemmed green chillies, and stir-fry till they blister. Be careful as the green chillies sometimes “explode”.
Turn off the heat.
Now, add 1/4 cup of fresh coriander and 1/4 tsp of tamarind. Mix well.
Grind the ingredients with a little salt to a coarse paste. Do not add any water and do not grind too fine.
Transfer to an air-tight container.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Pachi Mirapakaya Kharam Pachadi as a side to plain dal-rice.
Mix 1/4 tsp of this spicy Andhra Green Chilli Chutney in 1 cup Dahi or Raita to spice it up.
Notes
If the green chillies are wet, damp or cut, they will start "exploding" as you saute them.
If the chillies start popping, just cover the pan with a plate for a few minutes.
Do not grind into a smooth paste. The Pachi Mirapakaya Kharam should be coarse in texture.