Pineapple Pulissery

Pineapple Pulissery 

A traditional side dish from Kerala prepared with pineapples and Buttermilk which goes very well with rice. A great combo for your kerala rice and a must have if you are arranging a vegetarian treat. A sweet and spicy curry to make your normal rice special.

Ingredients

• Pineapple chunks: 300 gms (fresh or canned)
• Green chillies: 2
• Sour yogurt/ buttermilk: 170 gm pack ( if using thin version then about 400 ml)
• Turmeric powder : 1/4-1/2 tsp
• Salt
• Water
• Curry leaves
• Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
• Red whole chilly: 2

Method

1. Cook the pineapple chunks along with the green chillies, salt, turmeric and very little water.

2. While it is cooking whisk or blend the thick yogurt with one and a half cup of water and make it smooth. If using thinner curd then add about half to one cup of water and mix well

3. Once pineapples are cooked reduce the flame and add the beaten yogurt and mix well until the flavor of pineapples and turmeric powder mixes well with the yogurt. Add salt to taste. Do not bring to boil.

4. Once hot switch off flame

5. For the tempering add 2 tsp oil to a pan and splutter the mustard seeds, red chillies and curry leaves.

6. Add the tempering to the pineapple pulissery and it is ready to serve.This is a fantastic curry for rice.

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Happy cooking! 

Shabana