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Madhura Pachadi/ Kerala Sadhya Style Mixed Fruit Pachadi




Madhura Pachadi/ Kerala Sadhya Style Mixed Fruit Pachadi

Madhura pachadi or sweet pachadi is a traditional Sadhya dish. This exotic pachadi is pleasing to the palate with its perfect balance of sweetness, sourness, and spiciness. Mathura pachadi is a unique dish.  It is very appetizing, with the fruity flavors of pineapple, mango, and ripe plantain and the nutty taste of coconut.  It is thick and creamy curry and is a popular Sadhya recipe in central Kerala. Sadhya, which is a grand vegetarian feast made on all festive occasions. Each curry served in a Sadhya varies in taste, texture, and level of spiciness. Pachadi is a mild soothing curry that has a cooling effect. But you can make this curry anytime you like. And if you are like me and love indulging in spicy food, but always want something soothing and sweet to complement your spicy meal, you should give this pachadi a try.

This delicious exotic pachadi is full of flavor and is a great side dish for steamed rice and chapati. Fruit curries like pachadi and pulisherri are an integral part of traditional Kerala cuisine. Locally available fruits like pineapple, mango, and sweet plantain are used, to make fruit pachadi. Here I have used a combination of all three fruits along with some grapes. There is a beautiful balance between the sweetness of fruits, the nutty taste of coconut, and the sourness of spiced yogurt. Cumin, curry leaves, and coconut oil add to the flavor. Try this easy madhura/ sweet pachadi, you will surely love it.

Madhura Pachadi/ Kerala Sadhya Style Mixed Fruit Pachadi Recipe


Ingredients
Pineapple - 1 cup
Ripe sweet mango- 1 medium
Sweet plantain/Ethapazham- 1 medium
Grapes- a hand full
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Chilly powder- 1/3 tsp
Green chilies-1
Sugar or jaggery- 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Yogurt-1/2 cup
Grated Coconut- 1/2 cup
Ginger- a  slice
Cumin seeds- 1/3 tsp
Mustard- 1/2+ 1/3
Dry red chilly- 2
Curry leaves- 2  springs
Coconut oil- 2 tbs

Chop the fruits into small cubes. In a pan, add the fruits and mix turmeric, chopped green chilly, chilly powder, and salt. Add 1/3 cup of water and cook till the fruits are soft and cooked. Add sugar or jaggery (optional).
Make a fine paste of coconut, ginger, cumin, and 1/3 tsp of mustard seeds. Add this to the cooked fruits along with yogurt and mix well. Simmer in low heat for about a minute and add grapes. Continue to simmer till the grapes become soft for about a minute. Switch off the flame.
In a pan, heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds pop and splutter, add the dry red chilies and curry leaves. Fry for a minute and pour over the curry, and mix. Enjoy with rice or flatbread!

 
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Comments

  1. Very yummy and mouthwatering dish..loved the sweet and sour taste.

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  2. Woww... Very interesting recipe.. looks awesome !!

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  3. Thanks for posting this interesting recipe. Would surely try this one out.
    Deepa

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  4. this one is completely new for me, loved it

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  5. Wow...pachadi looks so yummy....:-)

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  6. interesting recipe dear...lovely color like to taste now...:)

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  7. Sweetness in this will give it a unique taste! Loved this preparation :)

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  8. Totally drooling here !!! This looks amazing :)

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  9. would love to try this... pineapple pachadi is one of my fav... this looks even more tasty
    Noel Collectionsk

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  10. Yummy !
    http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

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  11. That is so healthy!!! from the look of it, I thought it is a dal!!!
    Sowmya
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  12. One bowl with diff flavors of the fruits. wonder how tasty that must hv been

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  13. Never tried mixed fruit pachadi, now I can't wait! Phaps this Onam :)

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  14. New to me. Sounds interesting. Sure to give a try.

    www.indianrecipecorner.com

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  15. We do not have sweet pacchadi's for our sadya's suja. Is this Thrissur style or from further south?

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