It was one of my friend’s Wedding Anniversary last week. I wished him on his big day. Ten minutes later his reply arrived.
Single liner which read : ‘Oh! Is it today?’
Ouch. Now I was concerned. He is not perfect, but he still deserves a better fate than being shredded into a thousand tiny-tiny pieces – which, I am sure, is what awaits any husband if they forget the wife’s birthday or the wedding anniversary.
Worried, I started mailing him – Was he fine? Was he still alive? Pat came the reply : ‘Its OK. We both forgot!’
Ah Man! What a lucky escape! But thinking over, that is what you call : A Match Made in Heaven.
Like this Pachadi and unbelievably soft Sweet Potato chapatis (will post the recipe tomm.), a match made in heaven, just for kids.
I am a big fan of sweet pachadi. I came across this recipe in Jeyashri’s Kitchen. The bright and shiny picture immediately caught my attention. This is typically served for weddings and feasts in very small quantities.
Ingredients:
- Tomatoes : 4, chopped
- Sugar : 1/4 – 1/2 cup (taste and adjust)
- Water : 1/4 cup
- Ghee : 1 tbsp
- Dates : 3- 4
- Raisins & Cashews : 1 tbsp
Method:
- Add the sugar, water and chopped tomato pieces in a thick bottomed vessel and keep mixing in a medium low fire.
- Keep stirring continuously till it reaches the semi solid jam/pachadi state (10 – 15 min for me).
- Heat ghee in a separate pan, add chopped dates, raisins and chopped cashews.
- Add to the pachadi, mix. Serve with rice or chapati.
- Note : I over cooked it a bit, if you look at the original recipe, it is much more glossy and shiny. Also, I would blanch the tomatoes next time.
Linked to :
- Blogging Marathon, under ‘Something Sweet’
- Kid’s Delights : for this month’s theme ‘Something Sweet’
I was searching this recipe. My grandmom used to make it like a jam by cooking it long time with sugar syrup. It will be nice for many months
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Oh! When I saw pachadi, I thought it would be something salty! This is so new! Thanks so much for linking this dish to Kid’s Delight – Something Sweet. :) Would love to have more entries from you! :D
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Kavi (Edible Entertainment
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yummmyyyyyyy ! willl try out asap :) nice combo… i make it without dates…
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Thanks for trying out and glad u liked it. u have a nice space
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Lovely pachadi/salsa! Would love to have this with corn chips. But wondering how the addition of raisins would taste like..
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Delicious spread…
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Love the addition of dried fruits. Looks like a nice accompaniment to rotis.
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Never tried a sweet version chutney. Sounds yum.
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Yummy sweet pachadi with tomatoes. Looks delicious.
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I remember my mom used to make this but without the raisins though. Looks great
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loved the vibrant colour. sounds Yum
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Delicious chutney,love the addition of dates to it….
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love the addition of dates!
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dates and raisins, makes it very interesting
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looks good…
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This is so easy and first time i am seeing. Bookmarked.
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awsum…love the color …raisins in the chutney..waiting for tom’s recipe.
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Slurp,mouthwatering here.
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Wow what abright picture and recipe sounds yummmm.
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Wow looks great
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look yummy n chatpatii….
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lovely dish .. neat presentation with contrast colors …..
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Ooh..I love the bright red colour of pachadi..making me want to reach and grab the bowl.
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Nice recipe! as Smitha said, nice spread for fresh bread
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That’s very innovative one rajani..:)..love that bright red colour..
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nice addition of dates n raisins!….must taste yum with fresh bread!
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