red pumpkin pachadi recipe |
Kerala style Mathanga pachadi |
Indian pumpkin pachadi |
Onam special pachadi | with 21 amazing images.
red pumpkin pachadi recipe |
Kerala style Mathanga pachadi |
Indian pumpkin pachadi |
Onam special pachadi is a quick and simple accompaniment from South Indian cuisine. Learn how to make
Kerala style Mathanga pachadi.
To make
red pumpkin pachadi, combine the curds, coconut milk, sugar and salt in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick kadhai, and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies, curry leaves, asofoetida, pumpkin and little salt and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds. Add ½ cup of water, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally and mashing it lightly with the back of a spoon. Add the curd-coconut milk mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve chilled garnished with coriander.
Pachadi is usually a side dish in South Indian which involves the use if curd. Wonderfully unique, the
Kerala style Mathanga pachadi stands out from others in its combined use of curds and coconut milk.
Though you might never have tried it before, you will be pleasantly surprised to see that mellow coconut milk and tangy curds complement each other very well, and together with the aromatic and flavourful tempering, they really form a delicious base for the sautéed red pumpkin. This
Onam special pachadi is sure to please your palate.
Make sure you refrigerate the
Indian pumpkin pachadi before use, to improve its flavour and texture. Serve this refreshing accompaniment with rice dishes like
Bisi Bele Bhaat,
South Indian Tava Rice and
Coconut Rice.
Tips for
red pumpkin pachadi. 1. Instead of using coconut milk, you can also make a paste of freshly grated coconut and cumin seeds and / or mustard seeds. 2. Green chillies for tempering can be replaced with red chillies.
Enjoy
red pumpkin pachadi recipe |
Kerala style Mathanga pachadi |
Indian pumpkin pachadi |
Onam special pachadi | with step by step photos.