Tomato Pachadi

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Gayatri (@rene121)

A typical Kerala-style tomato pachadi, this dish is a delicious and quick-to-make accompaniment that pairs well with rice and ghee or rice and sambar.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
20min
Tomato Pachadi recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = portion)
  • 2piece
    Tomato (big size)
  • 4piece
    Green chilly
  • 4tbsp
    Grated coconut
  • 1/4tsp
    Mustard seed
  • 1tbsp
    Oil
  • 1/2tsp
    Mustard
  • 2piece
    Dried chilly
  • 1/2piece
    Onion
  • 1sprig
    Curry leaves
  • 5tbsp
    Curd
  • Salt to taste

How to make Tomato Pachadi

  1. Grind the coconut along with green chilly and 1/4 tsp mustard seed. Do not grind to a fine paste.

  2. Heat a pan and add oil. When the mustard pops, add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

  3. Add dried chilly and curry leaves.

  4. Add the coconut paste, tomato pieces, and salt.

  5. Boil for 4-5 minutes until the raw taste of coconut and tomato gone.

  6. Turn off the flame and add whipped curd. Mix well.

  7. Serve with rice and ghee or rice and sambar.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure not to grind the coconut paste too finely to retain texture.

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