Ingredients

• 2 cups - pineapple pieces (approx. 1/2).
• 1/2 cup - water.
• Salt as per taste.
• 3 tbsp - sugar.
• 1/2 tsp - turmeric powder.
• 1/4 tsp - mustard.
• 1 red chilli.
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds.
• 3/4 cup - grated coconut.
• For Seasoning:
• 2 tsp - oil.
• 1/4 tsp - mustard seeds.
• 2 green chillies, slit.
• 1/4 tsp - urad dal.
• 4-5 curry leaves.

How to Make Plain Pineapple Pachadi

• Grind together mustard, chilli and cumin seeds.
• Grind coconut into fine paste.
• Mix coconut and chilli paste.
• Boil pineapple pieces in water with turmeric and salt.
• Cook till the pieces are tender.
• Add sugar and stir well.
• Cook till required consistency (like a syrup).
• Add coconut mixture.
• Remove from fire.
• Heat oil.
• Add urad dal and then mustard seeds.
• After seeds splutter add green chillies and curry leaves.
• Put the seasoning in the pineapple mixture.
• Put on gas, and cook for 1-2 mins.
• Remove from fire and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.