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Pachadi is a traditional South Indian side-dish. Broadly translated, it refers to food which has been pounded. The definition of the word 'Pachadi' is different among different South Indian regions. While in Kerala and Tamilnadu, pachadi is a side-dish [[Curry|curry]] similar to the north Indian [[Raita]], in Andhra Pradesh, pachadi is a fresh [[Pickle|pickle]] and has very low shelf life, a maximum of two or three days. It is made of fresh [[Vegetables|vegetables]] and is served as an [[Accompaniment|accompaniment]] for [[Rice|rice]], [[Snacks|snacks]] like idli, [[Dosa|dosa]], pesarattu.

In Kerala and Tamilnadu states pachadi is eaten fresh and typically made of finely chopped and [[Boiled|boiled]] [[Vegetables|vegetables]] with [[Coconut|coconut]], green or [[Red chillies|red chillies]] and tempered in [[Oil|oil]] with [[Mustard seeds|mustard seeds]], [[Ginger|ginger]] and [[Curry leaves|curry leaves]]. [[Curd]]/[[Yogurt|yogurt]] based pachadi can be made of any [[Vegetable|vegetable]], although [[Cucumbers|cucumbers]], [[Squash|squash]], [[Mango|mango]], [[Bitter|bitter]] gourd or [[Pineapple|pineapple]] are common. Pachadi is commonly eaten with [[Rice|rice]] and a [[Lentil|lentil]] [[Curry|curry]].
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|TotalCalories = 1907
|PortionCalories = 476
|DatePublished=3rd November 2012
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Serves 4 as a [[Side dish|side dish]]
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 40 minutes
|PrepTime = 15 minutes
|CookTime = 25 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Mango pachadi recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''A nice dip''

4/5

Great for dipping slices of vegetables and roti.

[[User:Klapaucius|Klapaucius]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 1 or 2 ripe [[Mangoes|mangoes]], peeled, stone removed and cut into nibble-sized cubes
| ½ an [[Onion|onion]], peeled and finely chopped
| [[Sea Salt|sea salt]] to taste
| 2 or 3 [[Green chillies|green chillies]] chopped into rings
| 2 tablespoons freshly [[Grated|grated]] [[Coconut|coconut]] or 2 tablespoons [[desiccated coconut]]
| ½ can [200 g (7 oz)] of [[Coconut milk|coconut milk]]
| ¼ teaspoon freshly [[Ground|ground]] [[Fenugreek seeds|fenugreek seeds]]
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'''garnish'''
* A few tablespoons of [[Oil|oil]] for [[Frying|frying]]
* 1 red [[Chilli|chilli]], chopped into rings (optional)
* 1 [[Shallot|shallot]], peeled and thinly sliced
* 1 tablespoon [[Mustard seeds]]
* A few [[Curry leaves|curry leaves]], optional

===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Add the [[Mangoes|mangoes]], [[Onion|onion]], [[Coconut milk|coconut milk]], [[Coconut|coconut]], [[Fenugreek|fenugreek]] powder , [[Salt|salt]] and 250 ml (0.43 pint) of water to a pan.
| Bring to the [[Boil|boil]] then reduce the heat and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 15 to 25 minutes until it thickens a little.
| Meanwhile heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a [[Frying pan|frying pan]], add the [[Mustard seeds|mustard seeds]] and once they begin to pop, stiur in the [[Shallots|shallots]], [[Red chillies|red chillies]] and [[Curry leaves|curry leaves]].
| Once the [[Shallots|shallots]] have [[Browned|browned]] a little, stir the garnish into the [[Curry|curry]] mixture and serve as a [[Side dish|side dish]] or as a curry on its own with [[Plain boiled rice|plain boiled rice]].
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[[Category:Indian recipes]]
[[Category:Accompaniments]]
[[Category:Snacks and light bites]]
[[Category:Spicy recipes]]
[[Category:Vegan recipes]]
[[Category:Vegetarian recipes]]
[[Category:Chilli pepper recipes]]
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