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Spicy Yogurt Sauce with Banana (Pazham Pachadi)

Make Spicy Yogurt Sauce with Banana (Pazham Pachadi) at home with Mustard Seed, Salt, Water, Vegetable Oil, and Dried Curry Leaf. Serves 6. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 pinch
• 1
• 1
• 1 pinch
• 1 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

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   Transfer to a bowl (unless you are using a mortar).

2. 2

   Add the chile peppers, coconut and salt.

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   Use the back of a spoon or a pestle to mash and blend the mixture.

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   Add enough water to form a paste; set aside.

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   Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat; add the oil.

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   When it is hot add the pinch of mustard seed and the curry leaf; stir briefly and cover for 15 seconds or until the mustard seeds stop popping.

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   Add the chile paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.

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   Stir in the banana and turmeric; reduce the heat a little and cook, stirring and turning, for 30 seconds.

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   Reduce the heat to very low; stir in the yogurt and cook, stirring constantly, for another minute.

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    The mixture must NOT boil.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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    Authors' note: This Banana Pachadi comes out a very pretty light green from the blend of green chiles and turmeric.

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    Pachadis are a great accompaniment to rice.

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    Canada; 1998. ISBN 0-679-31251-X (pbk.) MC format by Hallie. Untried.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Hallie; 6 March 2007. www.fareshare.net