Description
Similar to North India's 'Raita', but features a spicier, deeper flavor by blending a paste of coconut, mustard seeds, and green chilies into the yogurt.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Cucumber(or Tomato)
- Plain yogurt
- Coconut fine
- Mustard seeds
- Green chilies
- Curry leaves
- Salt
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- Finely chop cucumber (or tomatoes, pineapple etc.).
- Blend coconut fine, mustard seeds, green chilies, a little water in a mixer to make a smooth spice paste.
- Put plain yogurt, chopped veg, spice paste, salt in a bowl and mix. Finally, heat coconut oil in a small pan, temper mustard seeds and curry leaves, and pour vigorously over the yogurt to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Pungent mustard seed aroma and curry leaf flavor
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Daikon (as an arrangement grating and mixing into yogurt)
Pairing
Biryani、Meals generally
Trivia
[Hardcore] North India's 'Raita' is simply flavored with cumin powder, but South India's 'Pachadi' uses mustard seed and coconut paste, adding pungent heat and tropical richness for an authentic finish.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Pour spicy curry and this Pachadi over rice simultaneously, mixing by hand to enjoy the neutralization of heat and acidity!
Allergen
Dairy