Name: Ethapazham Pachadi
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 nos Ripe plantains (Ethapazham/Nenthrapazham); 2 tbsp Grated coconut; 2 nos Green chillies; 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp Chilly powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tbsp Coconut oil; 2 nos Dry red chillies (Kollamulaku); 1 tsp Mustard seeds; Curry leaves (A few); Salt (As reqd); 1 cup Curd (not sour)

Ethapazham Pachadi

Ethapazham Pachadi is one of the tastiest delicacies in a Grand Sadhya. Ethapazham Pachadi is a yummy pachadi with the perfect balance of taste and flavours. The mild sweetness from the banana is balanced with the usage of green chillies in this recipe. The dish is unique and special with a mouthwatering taste and aroma. You can explore a well illustrated Ethapazham Pachadi here that can be easily prepared at home.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

2 nos Ripe plantains Ethapazham/Nenthrapazham
2 tbsp Grated coconut
2 nos Green chillies
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Chilly powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
2 tbsp Coconut oil
2 nos Dry red chillies Kollamulaku
1 tsp Mustard seeds
Curry leaves A few
Salt As reqd
1 cup Curd not sour

Instructions

For preparing Ethapazham Pachadi, first remove the skin off the plantains and cut into fine pieces.
Place the finely chopped bananas along with chilly powder, turmeric powder, sufficient water and salt in a vessel and allow it to cook.
Grind together grated coconut, cumin seeds, green chillies and curry leaves into a smooth paste.
When the bananas are fully cooked, mash it well with a ladle.
Add the coconut paste and mix well.
Keep it on fire till the coconut too is cooked and the water gets dried up.
:- Make sure you stir it all the while or stay nearby till done as there are chances of it getting stuck to the bottom of the pan and getting burnt.
Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.
Splutter mustard seeds and sautT dry red chillies and curry leaves.
Add the seasoning into the pachadi and mix well.
Allow this to cool.
When cool, add the sourless curd and mix well.
Ethapazham Pachadi is ready.

Notes

Conclusion

In conclusion, Ethapazham Pachadi is a delightful addition to any Sadhya, offering a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Its unique taste and simple preparation make it a must-try for anyone exploring Kerala's traditional dishes. For more authentic and easy-to-make Kerala recipes, visit pachakam.com, your go-to source for the finest culinary traditions of Kerala.

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Response (4)

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Jaya January 1, 2007

Very tasty and simple. If you use curd that is slightly sour it tastes better

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Diya September 1, 2020

Thank you for this simple and delicious recipe. Tried it today with sour curd and it was a hit with my family.

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  curryadmin September 14, 2020
  
  Thank you.
  
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Kavya Nithin October 19, 2024

★★★★★

The Ethapazham Pachadi recipe perfectly embodies the essence of Recipes from Kerala with its delightful taste.