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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Allam Pachadi ( Ginger Chutney )

Allam Pachadi or ginger pickle is a mix of spicy, sweet and sour flavours. It is made with ginger, chillies, tamarind and jaggery. Goes best with dosas or idlis. 



Ingredients:

  • Chopped Ginger - 1/2 cup
  • Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Red Whole Chillies - 4-5
  • Tamarind Pulp- 1 tbsp
  • Jaggery ( Grated ) - 1 tbsp
  • Salt - to taste 
  • Methi Seeds - 1/4 tsp
  • Water - as needed for grinding
For Tempering : 
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds - 1tsp
  • Curry Leaves - 1 spring
  • Hing - a pinch

Directions
  • In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil and add cumin seeds, methi seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add chopped ginger, red chillies. Fry for just a couple of minutes. No need to totally cook the ginger.
  • Let this cool a bit, then add this mixture in the grinder, also add tamarind, jaggery and salt in the grinder.

  • Grind it with little water to a smooth paste. Adjust salt. Take it out in a bowl.
  • For tempering heat oil , splutter mustard seeds, curry leaves and a little hing and pour it over the chutney. Give it a good mix.
Serve it with dosa or idli or upma or even plain rice.



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