Kobbari pachadi recipe

The Kobbari pachadi or the coconut chutney is one of the favourite chutneys in Andhra Pradesh.  There are two varieties of kobbari pachadis -  One is taken in breakfast along with dosa or idli  and the other one is taken along with steamed rice.  This article talks about how to prepare kobbari pachadi which is to be eaten along with rice.

Once you introduce your taste buds to this Andhra style coconut chutney, it will quickly become your favorite dip to pair with steamed rice.   Now let us see how to prepare kobbari pachadi..

Ingredients required :

• Freshly grated coconut -  1 1/4 cup
• Cumin seeds  ( Jeela karra ) -- 1/2 table spoon
• Split gram dal ( Minapa pappu / urad dal )  -  1 table spoon
• Bengal gram ( senaga pappu )  -  1 table spoon
• Green chillies -  2 nos cut into two
• Dry red chillies -  2 nos tear and de-seed
• Garlic flakes - 4 to 5 Nos
• Tamarind -  sufficient quantity ( lemon sized or little more )
• Oil  -  2 to 3 table spoons
• Salt to taste
• Sugar if required ( optional )

For tempering :

• Mustard seeds -   1/2 table spoon
• Minapa ppu ( split gram ))  -  1 table spoon
• Curry leaves -  15 to 20
• Oil  -  1 table spoon

Method of preparation of Kobbari pachadi:

• First you need to heat oil in  a pan.  
• Add cumin and toast for few seconds and add the dals and let them turn red
• Now add garlic, red chillies and green chillies and fry them for 30 seconds on a low flame
• Finally add the grated coconut pieces and stir fry for a minute.  Remove all from the pan and let them cool
• Now grind the toasted ingredients, tamarind, salt and sugar to a slightly coarse paste by adding little water.
• Now heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and let them pop.  Add the split black grams and let it become brown.  Add the curry leaves and toss them for few seconds till flavour comes out
• Turn off the heat and serve the kobbari pachadi with steamed rice and ghee

If you want to know about more Indian recipes,  you can visit my other blog on Indian Recipes.


Want  to know about Endu kobbari podi which is an excellent item to be served along with Dosa, Idli or even steamed rice?,  then  lease read my article on Endu Kobbari Podi..

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