Kerala pineapple pachadi
Onam or vishu sadya is incomplete without pachadi on a banana leaf. Curd-based pachadi with pineapple sweetness tastes best. You can have it as a side or mix it with rice.
chose the right pineapple
Always use ripe and sweet pineapple for Kerala pachadi. You can use store-bought cut pineapple pieces but avoid canned pineapple.
Can I use coconut milk instead of coconut?
You can use coconut milk for pineapple pulissery but for pachadi i would recommend grinding coconut, as it gives the best texture and taste to the pachadi with pineapple
WHAT KIND OF CURD SHOULD I USE FOR pineapple kichadi?
Always use fresh thick creamy non sour thick curd for pachadi. I have used homemade curd, but you can also use sour cream or non-flavored yogurt for raita. Use thick, well-set curd or yogurt. If you have a watery curd, set aside the whey for buttermilk and separate the thick curd then prepare raita.
CAN I USE SOUR CURD?
Use non-sour curd for kerala style pachadi. If the curd is too sour increase jaggery to balance the thayir pachadi flavor.
SHOULD I WHISK THE CURD?
Yes, it is very important to whisk the curd well. Before adding hot pineapple make sure the curd is lump-free. If whey separates or curd is lumpy it will affect the raita texture
CAN I USE ROOM-TEMPERATURE CURD?
For the best flavor, I would recommend using chill curd for raita. Always store the leftover pachadi in the fridge
CAN I increase GREEN CHILLI?
Yes, adjust the spice according to your taste.
oil for pachadi?
coconut oil gives the best taste to the pachadi but you can use any oil of your choice.
Onam recipes
Coconut based recipes
curd based recipes
Pineapple recipes
ingredient
grind coconut
1/2 cup coconut, tightly pressed 1+1/2 green chilli 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
cook pineapple
1 cup pineapple 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon jaggery, tightly pressed
pineapple pachadi
required salt 1 + 1/4 cup thick curd
To temper
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil curry leaves few 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds red chilli few
how to make pineapple pachadi with step-by-step pictures
First, add coconut, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, green chilli, and water to a mixie ajr; grind and keep aside
add 1/2 cup of water to a wide heavy bottomed pan and boil
furthermore add turmeric powder, jaggery, and pineapple; mix well
cover and cook for 5 minutes or till you they cook to soft press stage
meanwhile, Whisk the curd well and keep it aside
add ground coconut; give a quick mix
furthermore, add 1/3 cup of water and the required salt; mix well
boil for 5 minutes or till the raw smell goes off and it comes together
turn off the stove whisk the curd again
gradually add the cooked pineapple coconut mixtures; mix well and keep aside
add oil and heat
furthermore, add mustard seeds and splutter
add curry leaves and red chilli; mix well and roast
transfer to the pachadi
