Pineapple Kichadi | Pineapple in Coconut and Yogurt Sauce| Onam Sadhya Recipe

Pineapple Kichadi

Pineapple in coconut and yogurt gravy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 3 to 5
Ingredients:

1. Grated coconut – 1/4 cup
2. Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
3. Pineapple,chopped- 1 Cup
4. Green chilies,sliced- 1 ( or according to taste)
5. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
6. Sugar /grated Jaggery- 1 or 2 tsp( or according to taste)
7. Yogurt – 3/4 cup
8. Mustard seeds- 1/8 tsp
9. Salt- to taste

For tempering:

1. Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp
2. Curry leaves – few
3. Dry red chilies- 1 or 2
4. Oil- as required

Instructions:

• In a blender combine together grated coconut ,cumin seeds and water ,grind to form a smooth paste.Keep aside.
  

• In a pan,add pineapple ,green chilies ,turmeric powder ,salt and sufficient quantity of water.Cook until it turns soft .Next add the coconut-cumin paste and sugar/jaggery ( if using),mix well and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.Make sure that the water is completely absorbed and mixture is thick.
  

• Crush 1/8 tsp mustard seeds using a mortar and pestle.Add this to the curry and mix well.Switch off the stove and allow this to cool slightly.
  

• Add yogurt and mix well until combined.Add more salt ,if required.
  

• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add curry leaves and dry red chilies and saute for few seconds.Add this to the curry and mix well.
  

• NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of sugar /jaggery according to the sweetness of the pineapple used.