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Cabbage Kandi Pachadi Recipe - The flavours of the Cabbage and Kandi (Toorr Dal) Chutney are simply unforgettable! This Chutney is made by frying Kandi Pappu, Coriander seeds, Garlic, and Cumin seeds to a golden brown colour and grinding it together with steamed Cabbage and fresh Coconut. Of course the final seasoning adds oodles of flavourfulness to the Pachadi!

All Telugu people are familiar with Kandi Pachadi and its unique taste. Any Andhrite will go into raptures describing the flavours of Kandi Pachadi. The Kandi Pachadi is a definite item on the menu of any traditional feast in all Telugu homes. The recipe we are presenting today is a latest variation on the traditional recipe . The addition of steamed Cabbage and fresh Coconut adds more taste to the Kandi Pachadi. It is a great accompaniment to hot rice, or hot Idlis or Dosas.

I happened to taste this Cabbage Kandi Pachadi in the Konaseema (East Godavariregion) of Andhra many years back. I had enquired around and got hold of the recipe. I am sharing that recipe with you. Do try it out. I am sure you will enjoy it immensely.

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Tips

Kandi Pappu (Tur Dal)

• The Toor Dal should be roasted on a small flame slowly and steadily. This slow roasting will allow the Dal to lose its raw smell and will roast to the core. This will add to the authentic flavour of the Chutney.

• If you are using 2 ½ cups of Cabbage, it will be sufficient to take ¼ cup (60 gms.) of Tur Dal. More of Tur dal will not taste well.

Dry Chillies/ Green Chillies:

• Generally this Chutney is made with Dry chillies only. I have used half of Dry Chillies and half of Green Chillies. You may use any of the two. If you use red Chillies, the Chutney will have a rich red colour.

Garlic:

• You may omit Garlic from the recipe, if you do not like to use it.

Cabbage:

• It is better to cut the Cabbage into large chunks. If you cut it too fine, the Cabbage shrinks into fine granules after it is fried. Moreover it will not be seen or felt at all after grinding the chutney.

Imli (Tamarind):

• Soak Tamarind in advance so that it is easy to grind with the Chutney Options that you may try: • You may use Bengal Gram (Chana Dal), Green Gram (Moong Dal) or any other lentil in the same measure in place of Tur Dal.

How to grind the Chutney:

• It is always preferable to grind Chutneys in a hand pounding Pestle and stone. I have used the Mixie, but have taken care to grind the Chutney rather coarse. Chutney should e always a little coarse. Fine Ground Chutney is not good. The pasty texture also destroys the authenticity of the Chutney.