Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Raw Mango Sweet Pachadi I

                          Mangai Sweet Pachadi is  a unique and very tasty Pachadi of our Saiva Pillai community.A few cannot relish the combined taste, being spicy and sweet.One such friend of me used to call this as " Asattu thithippu ". Yet let me share the recipe with you.

Raw Mango Pachadi



To serve : 2

Ingredients :

Medium size Mangai   1
Oil, Mustard,
Powdered Jaggery   2 tbsp. 

To grind in the mixer :

Grated coconut   3 tbsp.
Zeera  1 tsp.
Small onions 4
Green chillies 2

Method :

1. Peel off the covering of the raw mango and cut into thin slices.Cook in a pressure
   cooker for 1 or 2 whistles and drain off the water, if the mango is very sour.Mash well.

2. Grind the ingredients coarsely, add to the cooked mango. Add half tsp. of salt and 2
    tbsp. of powdered jaggery, Add some water, if necessary to get the desired
    consistency.If the pachadi is to be consumed within 3 or 4 hours without keeping in the
    fridge, 3 to 4 tbsp. of milk can be added instead of water, after cooking.The milk
    enhances the taste.

3. Mix well and let it boil on medium flame for 3 to 4 mins.Seasoning with Musatard is
   optional.The sweet and spicy Mangai Pachadi is ready.

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