Pineapple Kichadi or Pineapple Pachadi
Pineapple Kichadi or Pachadi is made with cooked pieces of pineapple in a yogurt gravy that has been spiced with a paste of coconut, green chillies, and cumin.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Small Pineapple Pieces
- 1.5 Cups Yogurt or Dahi
- 1/3 Cup Grated Coconut
- 2 or 3 Green Chillies
- 2 Large Pinches Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Sugar Optional
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 Red Chillies
- 6 to 8 Curry Leaves
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
Cooking the Pineapple Pieces for the Pachadi
- Slit the green chillies.
- Cook the pineapple pieces along with the green chillies in about 1/2 to 2/3 up water till they are cooked.
- While the pineapple pieces are still warm, add the sugar and turmeric.
- Mix well. Ensure that the sugar has dissolved.
- Set aside.
Making the Yogurt Gravy
- Beat the yogurt till it is smooth.
- Grind the coconut and cumin into a coarse paste along with a little water.
- Add the paste to the yogurt and mix well.
- Add salt and mix well.
Method to Make the Pineapple Pachadi
- Add the cooked pineapple pieces to the spiced yogurt.
- Mix well.
- Heat 1/2 tbsp oil.
- Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add the split red chillies and curry leaves.
- Stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add the tempering to the Pineapple Kichadi | Pineapple Pachadi.
Notes
You could also grind the green chillies along with the coconut and cumin instead of adding it whole.