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kaithachchakka pachadi/ Pineapple cooked in mildly spiced coconut sauce

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For the last one week I have not been am feeling well; got a muscle sprain in the neck resulting in a severe back pain. It was getting better slightly; but then again I spilled on a toy my little one had thrown around in the kitchen resulting in more injury. My entire day was spent taking Tylenol and staying in the bed. Turning from one side to other was like a robot turning entire body in single stretchy motion. To add more sourness to it my hubby had go for a business lunch, so I have to take care of her, and I couldn’t even lift her as she wished at times. My Hubby always says if you are healthy then you will have the time for blog and everything, otherwise it all becomes secondary. Yes he is absolutely correct. 
Because of this muscle pain I ended up neglecting my blog baby. By evening I got some strength and made this easy recipe, as my little one love pineapple like crazy. I decided to make this dish, as it is one our traditional sadya recipe (means feast). It is amazing to taste various veggie curries with different tastes during a single meal. I miss those wedding feasts where traditional dishes are served. 
This recipe I got from a You Tube video, it is really simple and very tasty.
In this, the chef pressure cooks the pineapple with little salt, yogurt, chili powder and sugar. Once it gets cooked well, he adds ground paste of coconut and green chilies. Then it is seasoned with curry leaves with halved red chili, mustard seeds and curry leaves. It tastes more on the sweet side than the spicier side. When I was a kid I am fan of this, now also I love them. Try it if you have fresh pineapple in hand, I won’t suggest to try with canned ones as it has higher sugar content. Here goes the recipe. 
Print recipe from here

What you need

Pineapple: 1 cup (chopped into small pieces)
Sugar: 1 teaspoon (Increase the amount if you need more sweetness)
Salt: ¼ teaspoon
Chili powder: ¼ teaspoon
Yogurt: 1 tablespoon
Turmeric: ¼ teaspoon
Mustard seeds: ½ teaspoon
Red chilies: 2 no (halved into 2 pieces)
Green chili: 1 no
Coconut: ¼ cup
Coconut oil: 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves: 1 sprig
Water: ½ cup for cooking and ¼ cup for grinding

How I made

In a pressure cooker add chopped pineapple, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, sugar, yogurt and water and pressure cook for two whistles. It takes about 6 minutes. Switch off and set aside for cool.
In the mean time grind coconut, green chili and ¼ cup water to form a soft paste and set aside. 
Once the steam is gone from the pressure cooker bring the pot back to heat and add ground coconut-green chili paste and few curry leaves and cook for about 8 minutes or until thick gravy consistency is reached switch off the flame and set aside.
In a small pan heat coconut oil and add mustard seeds, halved red chilies and curry leaves fry them until mustard seeds starts spluttering. Add the entire contents to cooked pineapple mixture and mix everything to combined well. 

Enjoy with rice and other sides.

Preparation time: 18 minutes
Yield: 4 serving
Verdict: Yummy
Will you make it again: Yes I will.

I am linking to Hearth and  Soul #51

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  1. Ananda Rajashekar says

    Pineapple is never my fruit but cooked form i wouldn't say no 🙂

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  2. JishasKitchen says

    wow.superb pachadi.!!..this is my fav and you made it perfectly...yum

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  3. Indie.Tea says

    That sounds like a really tasty and original dish. Your little one must have enjoyed it a lot

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  4. Priya Sreeram says

    thumbs up this lovely dish swathi- nice looking pachadi

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  5. Suman Singh says

    so sorry to hear about your injury..hope you feel better soon..this dish sounds new to me but it looks good and delicious.

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  6. Padhu says

    Recipe sounds very delicious! Take care of your health

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  8. ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ says

    I love this curry and we make it here too but i had no idea of its name:L-)
    Aboslutely delicious , tangy and yummy!

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  9. jayarajmurukkumpuzha says

    ee vibhavam assalayittundu........... aashamsakal....

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  10. kothiyavunu.com says

    This is unsahicable swathi...njan eppol dinner kazhichathe ullu..enitum kanditu pineyum vishakunu...:):)

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  11. Peggy says

    Sounds like an easy way to make something with pineapple! Hope the injuries are feeling better!

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  12. Claudia says

    Injuries like that are very painful. Hope you are feeling much better. My pineapples are getting there. Will all be ripening very soon and I want to try this very different type of curry.

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  13. Sobha Shyam says

    looks very delicious..will love to try this out..

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  14. michelangelo in the kitchen says

    This must taste really delicious! Like chutney, I could eat this with any meal, I'm sure! It's simply irresistible!

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  15. Nancy and Vijay says

    Pineapple is one of my favorites! Looks delicious 🙂

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  17. vineetha says

    I hope u r feeling better now.I can imagine,I too get tripped with my toddler's toys,escpecially the small racing cars which goes like light ,but always manage to balance 🙂
    I love anything with pineapple.Hope ur bread making is going on well !!

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  18. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

    curry with pineapple is very new to me !! looks so wonderful !!

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  19. Rumana Rawat says

    Very very yummy:)

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  20. Priya says

    Wow pineapple curry looks super delicious,completely new for me and irresistible..

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  21. Priti says

    This sounds like some idea ...looks so yum

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  22. Prathibha says

    looks yummmy..nice pacchadi

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  23. Sunanda says

    Yesterday only I was searching some pineapple recipe..It looks tempting.. thanks for sharing ..

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  24. Food Glorious Food! says

    It must be tangy and juicy! Delicious! You take care of yourself!

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  25. Vimitha Anand says

    Pachadi sounds fruity and yum...

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  26. Sharmilee! :) says

    Pineapple curry sounds like a nice idea...looks yummy

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  27. Sarah says

    awesome dish! And love the pics !

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  28. Mélange says

    Wow,this is welcome at anytime.A very exotic curry to go with rice...

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  29. Nithya says

    This is so new to me. Haven't heard of pineapple in such a pachadi. Should be yummy I guess 🙂

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  30. Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says

    looks great get well soon hard to be in pain with a little one

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  31. divya says

    Wowwww... sounds delicious and tempting.. thanks for the awesome recipe.. 🙂

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  32. Hari Chandana says

    What a wonderful recipe. looks very tempting.. Delicious 🙂
    Indian Cuisine

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  33. Hamaree Rasoi says

    Hi Swathi

    Very delicious and unique looking pineapple pachadi.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  34. Miriam says

    What a great way to make pineapple! I'm sorry you are in pain though. I am wishing you well and a speedy recovery ~hugs~ Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  35. Reeni says

    Sorry you aren't feeling good Swathi - hope you are back to yourself soon! The pineapple looks so good - unique and delicious!

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  36. Sensible Vegetarian says

    Delicious Swathi, there is a Thai curry with this combo and I love it. Should taste your recipe soon.

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  37. Pushpa says

    Pineapple pachadi looks delicious,feel better soon Swathi.

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  38. VineelaSiva says

    Wow that sounds great never tasted it.Will try.

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  39. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

    Yum, looks and sounds delicious 🙂

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  40. Shanavi says

    Hei, thanks for the link and looks so filling n delicious

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  41. Suja says

    Adipoli pachadi,flavorful and delicious..love it.

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