Pulissery

Ingredients

• 10–12 pieces ripe mango or pineapple
• 1 cup thick yogurt (curd)
• Few curry leaves
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/8 tsp cumin seeds (or cumin powder)
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 dried red chillies
• 6 green chillies (slit)
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Cooking the Fruit

   • Cook mango or pineapple pieces with 3 green chillies, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin, salt, and a little water.
   • Cook until the fruit becomes soft.

2. Adding Yogurt

   • Beat the yogurt well until smooth.
   • Lower the flame and add yogurt to the cooked mixture, stirring continuously.
   • Do not let it boil.
   • Remove from heat once well combined.

3. Tempering

   • Heat oil in a small pan.
   • Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
   • Add curry leaves, red chillies, and remaining green chillies.
   • Pour the tempering over the pulissery.

4. Serving

   • Mix gently and serve warm.