Pachadi or Raitha (Squash, pumpkin & such)

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Squash, Pumpkin & Such

 

This we do at home and most other homes in south india. Its called pachadi or a

type pf raitha( which it isnt except to the fact that it uses

yougurt).Pachadi:Any squash or pumpkin peeled and cubed1 teaspoon of oil1 tsp

urad dhal1 tsp mustard seedspinch of asfoetidasalt to taste1- cup of plain

yogurt( low fat or full fat according to choice)spring of curry leavesIn a

vessel heat the oil, add the urad dhal and mustard seeds and let it splutter.

add curry leaves and hing. Add the squash and cook till its just done ( not

mushy). add salt and mix well. allow to coolFor masala:1-2 green chilies

according to taste1/2 tsp of mustard seeds1/2 tsp of tumerichandful of grated

fresh coconuthandful of fresh cilantrogrind the above with a little water to

make a smooth paste.Add the above paste to the cooled squash and

add yougurt( never add yogurt to hot squash as it tends to curdle and turns

sour) till it is well mixed and has sort of a raitha consistency. Mix well ,

add more yougurt if needed and taste for salt and adjust.Serve it as a side

dish to Chapathi or serve it with rice. its a good way to get kids eat

vegetables .This can be done with radish, turnip, cucumber,,cayote

,carrot,tomatoes and many other vegetables. if you get bored of same color add

red chilies instead of green and skip the coriander. you have a red pachadi.

you can take to picnics or to work as you can add plain yougurt just before you

eat. hence it wont turn sour or spoil either.Hope you enjoyshubhafrom

"shubhaiyengar"

 

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