Pineapple Pachadi

Sweet and spicy.....a definite treat to the taste buds! This is one of my favorite vegetarian dish and the one that I look for in every sadhya. Last onam, my husband's cousin made this and I was fortunate enough to taste it. I must say, it was simply awesome!!! And, as usual, I had to get the recipe and try it on my own. Fortunately, it came out well and I finally decided to post it.

Ingredients:

Fresh pineapple - 2 cups(cubed)

Sugar - 4 tbsp

Thick coconut milk - 1/2 cup

Yoghurt - 5 tbsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

To grind:

Coconut - 1 cup(grated)

Green chillies - 2

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

To Temper :
Coconut oil - 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Dried red chillli - 2

Curry leaves - 2 sprigs

1. In a vessel(preferably an earthern vessel/chatti), cook the pineapple with the sugar. Remember not to add water as the water from the pineapple will ooze out. Cook till the pineapple is soft and the water has dried up.

2. Add the turmeric and chilli powder.

3. Grind the ingredients mentioned above with little water. Add it to the pineapple mixture. Cook for 1 minute.

4. Next add the coconut milk and stir well. Adjust the salt and also the sweetness of the dish. The sweetness can be increased by adding sugar.

5. Lastly add the curd. Check for the sourness of the dish after adding each spoon. Mix well and turn off the stove.

6. For tempering, heat coconut oil another pan. Add the dried red chilli first. After few seconds, splutter the mustard seeds and add the curry leaves. Pour over the pineapple pachadi and mix well.

7. Enjoy this delicious dish with rice!