Pachadi/khichdi/raita is a vegetarian dish where vegetables or fruits are cooked in coconut paste and yogurt. It is a traditional Kerala dish which is prepared during Onam festival and sadhyas.
In this recipe coconut paste and yogurt are added to cooked tomatoes. Mustard seeds which are ground with coconut brings out a unique taste to the dish. It is very easy to prepare. Usually served with hot steamed rice.
INGREDIENTS
- Tomatoes 3
- Turmeric 1/2 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Curry leaves 2 sprig
FOR WET GRIND
Thick Curd/yogurt 1 tea cup
Fresh Coconut 1 tea cup
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Green chilies 1-2
METHOD
Grind green chilies, coconut, curd and mustard seeds into a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
Heat a deep bottomed pan add 1 1/2 tea cups water. Add turmeric powder, salt and roughly chopped tomatoes. Cook till the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
Add the coconut paste and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat.
Add curry leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice or Indian bread.
