Ansaachi Shaak (Goan Pineapple Curry)
Cuisine: Goan
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Serves: 4-5
 
Ansaachi Shaak (Goan Pineapple curry) is an authentic Goan recipe. It is a sweet and sour pineapple curry which you are sure to enjoy!
Ingredients
  • Chana Dal: ¼ cup
  • Jackfruit Seeds: 10 (optional)
  • Pineapple : 2 cups chopped
  • mangoes: 3 ripe
  • Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
  • Grated Coconut: 1 cup
  • Dry Red Chilies: 2
  • Peppercorn: ½ tsp
  • Coriander seeds: 1 tsp
  • Jaggery 3 tbsp (+ more if required)
  • Salt: to taste
  • Turmeric Powder: ½ tsp
Instructions
  1. Soak the chana dal in water for ½ hour. Pressure cook the chana dal and jackfruit seeds till completely cooked (4-5 whistles)
  2. Grind together the coconut, red chilies, peppercorn and coriander seeds to smooth paste.
  3. Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, close lid and let splutter.
  4. Add pineapple and jaggery to the mustard seeds and mix well. Close lid and let cook till pineapple becomes soft.
  5. Add mango pulp and seed to the pineapple and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add salt, turmeric powder and garam masala and mix well.
  7. Add the cooked jackfruit seeds, dal (step 1) and ground mixture (step 2) to the pineapple and mango mixture. Mix well and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Check the taste and add more jaggery if required. (The curry should not be very sour, it should be sweet and sour).
Recipe by YourHungerStop at https://www.yourhungerstop.com/ansaachi-shaak-goan-pineapple-curry/