Pandu Mirchi Pachadi
- 20 min
- hot
- Serves 4
Pandu mirchi pachadi, an Andhra chutney of fried fresh red chillies, garlic and tamarind. Spicy and vegetarian, serves 4, about 20 minutes plus soaking.
Ingredients
Oil1 tbsp
Red Chilli, De-stemmed150 grams
Garlic, Peeled12 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Tamarind, Soaked15 grams
Water, For Soaking30 ml
Gingelly Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Fenugreek Seed powder½ tsp
Contains: wheat, sesame.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 234kcal | 936kcal |
| Protein | 5.2g | 21g |
| Carbohydrate | 23g | 93g |
| Fat | 18g | 70g |
| Fibre | 14g | 55g |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 21g |
Method
Wash the fresh red chillies, remove the stems and wipe them dry. Peel the garlic. Soak the tamarind in 30 ml warm water for 10 minutes until soft.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the fresh red chillies and garlic. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the chilli skins blister and soften, then transfer them to a plate and cool for 5 minutes.
Squeeze the soaked tamarind and remove the fibres. Add the fried chillies, garlic, cumin, tamarind water, salt, turmeric powder and 30 ml grinding water to a mixie. Grind to a slightly coarse chutney.
Heat the gingelly oil in a small kadai on medium flame for 1 minute. Add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they splutter. Add the asafoetida and fenugreek seed powder, switch off, and pour this tempering over the chutney.
Mix well, taste and adjust the salt if needed. Serve the pachadi with hot rice and ghee, or with idli and dosa.
Before you start
- How long does Pandu Mirchi Pachadi take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Pandu Mirchi Pachadi serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Pandu Mirchi Pachadi vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Pandu Mirchi Pachadi spicy?
- It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Pandu Mirchi Pachadi?
- 150 grams Red Chilli, 12 grams Garlic, 15 grams Tamarind, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Gingelly Oil, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Pandu Mirchi Pachadi?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Pandu Mirchi Pachadi?
- About 234 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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