Pineapple Pachadi (പൈന് ആപ്പിള് പച്ചടി, अनानास चटनी)

Pine apple Pachadi (പൈന്‍ ആപ്പിള്‍ പച്ചടി, अनानास चटनी) Pineapple Pachadi, commonly known as Mathura curry (sweet curry) is a very popular dish in Kerala. This is a traditionally exotic recipe prepared for all sadhyas (feast). This recipe as the name it is sweet and spicy with a touch of coconut in every handful.

Regional Dish:  Kerala

Cuisine Style:  Kerala| Cooking Time 20 mins| Take it Rice | Type Chutney| Shelf Life: 1 day| Quantity: 4 Servings.

Appx. Nutritional values calculated for 1 serving

Calories (40.3Kcals), Carbohydrates (12g), Protein (`g), Fat (1.5g).

Ingredients

• Sliced Pineapple – 1 cup
• Yogurt – ¼ cup
• Grated Coconut – 1 cup
• Green Chillies – 4 nos
• Red Chili Powder – 1/2 tsp.
• Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp.
• Salt to taste
• Cumin Seed – 1 tsp.
• Sugar -1 tbsp.
• Mustard Seed – 1 tsp.
• Oil -1tbsp.
• Curry Leaves 1 sprig

Method

1. Cut the Pineapple into slices.
2. Cook the Pineapple in a vessel by adding water, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and green chilies.
3. Grind the coconut, cumin and mustard seeds into smooth paste.
4. Add the above coconut mixture, yogurt and sugar to the cooked Pineapple mixture. Mix everything cooked switch off the flame.
5. For Seasoning: Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard and once spluttering is complete add curry Leaves.
6. Add the above seasoning to the Pineapple mixture. Allow it to cool for 2 minutes. Pineapple curry is ready to be served.