Avakai Perugu Pachadi | Mango Pickle and Yogurt Chutney
Avakai Perugu Pachadi is one of those typical shortcuts that yields yummy results. When short on time (or patience), mix some pickle masala into a cup of yogurt and voild! you have a delicious chutney that you can serve with Idli and Dosa.
Equipment
- Bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Yogurt, Dahi (125 gms)
- 1.5 tsp Avakai (Masala or oota only)
- Salt, if needed
Optional
- 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onions (25 gms)
Tempering (Optional)
- 1/2 tsp Oil
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- A few curry leaves
Instructions
- Using a spoon, gently mix 1/2 cup of yogurt (dahi or perugu) till it is a smooth mix without lumps.
- Add 1.5 tsp of Avakai (without the pieces) to the dahi and mix well.
- Add salt, if needed. Note: Be careful as Avakai has quite a bit of salt already.
- Mix well.
Variation 1:
- Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion and mix well.
Variation 2:
- In a small wok or tempering ladle, heat 1/2 tsp oil.
- Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add a few curry leaves and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- {Optional} Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion and stir-fry till the onion turns transparent.
- Add the mix to the Avakai Perugu Pachadi and mix well.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as an accompaniment to Idli, Dosa, or even Mudda Pappu Annam.