| Chintakaya Pachadi/Raw Tamarind Pachadi/Chutney |
Ingredients for making of Raw Tamarind Pachadi /chutney:
- Raw Tamarind (chintakaya) - 1 cup
- Salt - as per taste
- Turmeric - 1/4 spoon
- Green Chillies - 6-8
- Onion - 1
- For Tadka/Tempering: Oil ,Urad dal ,Jeera ,Mustard seeds ,Curry leave ,Red chili ,Hing/Asafoetida
| Chintakaya /Raw Tamarind |
Select tender tamarind/chintakayalu which do have hard seeds. Wash them thoroughly with water and dry them on a kitchen towel for few hours until they are completely dried. (The pachadi may not be preserved for longer time if raw tamarind are used wet)
Cut the raw tamarind (chintakaya), Green chillies and onion into small pieces.
In case if you get the tamarind with hard seed then chop and discard the seed from plup.
Preparation of Raw Tamarind Pachadi/chutney:
1) To make chintakaya pachadi, firstly take a mixer jar, in that add raw tamarind (chintakaya), green chillies along with salt and turmeric & grind it into paste.
| Grind the Ingredients for Chintakaya Pachadi |
Check the salt if required add accordingly.
| Chintakaya Pachadi |
2) Add chopped onions to the pachadi and coarse grind (Onion chunks tastes good with chutney).
| Add chopped onions to the pachadi |
Transfer the pachadi/chutney to a bowl.
| Chintakaya Pachadi/Raw Tamarind Pachadi |
3) Now time to add some seasoning/flavouring to the chutney for that we will prepare the tempering by heating oil in a tadka pan & add urad dal, jeera, mustard seeds, curry leaves, Red chili & a pinch of hing & fry till the urad dal turns golden brown in colour.
| Tadka for Chintakaya Pachadi |
4) Pour the Tamarind Pachadi/chutney into the tempering & mix.
Cook for 2-3 mins in simmer flame.
| Chintakaya Pachadi/Raw Tamarind Pachadi/Chutney |
- Turn off the stove and allow it to cool down.
- It can last for a week if stored in refrigerator.
| Chintakaya Pachadi/Raw Tamarind Pachadi/Chutney |
Serving Ideas of Raw Tamarind Pachadi/chutney:
Serve Chintakaya Pachadi/Raw Tamarind Pachadi/Chutney with hot steamed rice & ghee,idli,dosa,curd rice and can be included in any meals.
| Chintakaya Pachadi/Raw Tamarind Pachadi/Chutney |
