Pineapple Kichadi or Pineapple Pachadi

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

1. 1

   --- Cooking the Pineapple Pieces for the Pachadi ---

2. 2

   Slit the green chillies.

3. 3

   Cook the pineapple pieces along with the green chillies in about 1/2 to 2/3 up water till they are cooked.

4. 4

   While the pineapple pieces are still warm, add the sugar and turmeric.

5. 5

   Mix well. Ensure that the sugar has dissolved.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   --- Making the Yogurt Gravy ---

8. 8

   Beat the yogurt till it is smooth.

9. 9

   Grind the coconut and cumin into a coarse paste along with a little water.

10. 10

    Add the paste to the yogurt and mix well.

11. 11

    Add salt and mix well.

12. 12

    --- Method to Make the Pineapple Pachadi ---

13. 13

    Add the cooked pineapple pieces to the spiced yogurt.

14. 14

    Mix well.

15. 15

    Heat 1/2 tbsp oil.

16. 16

    Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.

17. 17

    Add the split red chillies and curry leaves.

18. 18

    Stir-fry for a few seconds.

19. 19

    Add the tempering to the Pineapple Kichadi | Pineapple Pachadi.