Ansaachi Shaak (Goan Pineapple Curry)
Cuisine: Goan
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Serves: 4-5
- 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
- Soak the chana dal in water for ½ hour. Pressure cook the chana dal and jackfruit seeds till completely cooked (4-5 whistles)
- Grind together the coconut, red chilies, peppercorn and coriander seeds to smooth paste.
- Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, close lid and let splutter.
- Add pineapple and jaggery to the mustard seeds and mix well. Close lid and let cook till pineapple becomes soft.
- Add mango pulp and seed to the pineapple and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt, turmeric powder and garam masala and mix well.
- 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.
- 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/
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