Pandu Mirapakaya Pachadi - Andhra Ripe Red chilly chutney

In this article,  You will learn how to make Pandu Mirapakaya Pachadi or the red chilli chutney..

Andhra Ripe Red Chilli Chutney also known as the Pandu Mirapakaya Pachadi is a simple South Indian chutney which is made with fresh red chillies. This chutney is easy to make and requires very few ingredients. This is a perfect chutney to serve along with Dosa, Idli and Uttapam for your breakfast.  The pandu mirapakaya pachadi is very popular in Andhra Pradesh. 


Ingredients required:

• 100 grams of fresh red chillies
• Tamarind paste -  1 tbsp
• Gingelly oil -  2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds -  1 tbsp
• Asafoetida -  1/2 tbsp
• Menthi powder ( fenugreek powder ) -  1/2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method of making Pandu Mirapakaya pachadi:

• First remove the stalks of the chillies and thorughly wash and dry them
• Heat a little oil in a heavy bottomed pan.  Add the fresh red chillies and fry them on medium heat for 2 minutes.  Remove them and keep aside and let them cool down
• Once the chillies come down to room temperature, grind them with tamarind paste into a smooth texture.
• Heat two table spoons of oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and once they splutter add Asafoetida
• Add the red chillies tamarind paste after 10 seconds and let it cook for about a minute.  Turn off the flame.  Allow the pachadi to cool down and store in an air tight container.

Serve the Pandu Mirapakaya pachadi with hot steaming rice or even with Dosa.

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