Madhura Curry – Sadhya Special (Pineapple Munthiri Madhura Curry)

Madhura Curry – Sadhya Special (Pineapple Munthiri Madhura Curry)

Madhura  Curry or ‘Sweet Curry’ is a wonderfully sweet and slightly sour, curry, laced with minimal spice…that is mostly served for special occasions, especially ‘Sadhya’.  Over the years, many people have made it a point to include the Madhura Curry in their Onam Sadhya Menu.

My friend Meera, introduced me to this curry some years ago.  It is made with Pineapple, Ripe plantain, and Sweet Rose grapes are added for a burst of color. Coconut and Yoghurt are also added.i

It is similar to preparing Pachadi, and very similar to my Ethakka pachadi, but not as much yogurt is used, so technically it is not a pachadi. The yogurt used should also not be as sour.

Want to know more about the festival of Onam, the Sadhya and the vegetarian dishes that are included? Read here.

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Madhura Curry – Sadhya Special (Pineapple Munthiri Madhura Curry)

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 Complete Recipe – Below. 

How to make Madhura Curry – Sadhya Special (Pineapple Munthiri Madhura Curry -)Recipe at a glance:

• Cook the pineapple and ripe plantain till tender, along with seasoning.
• Make the fresh ground coconut paste.
• Add the coconut paste to the cooked pineapple. Cook till thickened.
• Add the grapes last.
• Add in the beaten yogurt and heat through.
• Temper ingredients in coconut oil and add over the curry. Allow resting a bit before serving.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 – 2 cups, fresh, ripe, and tender pineapple (must be tender and sweet variety)
• 1 1/2 – 2 ripe plantains, peeled (use plantains that are ripe but not overly ripe. Overly ripened plantains will not taste as good in the curry, the flavor will be off)
• 1 large handful of seedless, medium-sized red grapes (rose munthiri)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/3 tsp chili powder
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/3 – 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
• 1 -2 tsp Jaggery ( if the pineapple and plantain are not sweet enough on their own)
• 1/2  cup yogurt, beaten well (not too sour)

For the ground coconut paste:

• 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
• 2 shallots
• 1/8 tsp mustard seeds (see notes)
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds

For tempering:

• 1 1/2 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chillies, broken
• A few curry leaves

Key Ingredients: Pineapple, Plantain, Grapes, Coconut, Yoghurt, Spices, Shallot, Curry leaves, Oil, and Salt.

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