Andhra Allam Pachadi/Chutney

Name: Andhra Allam Pachadi/Chutney
Total time: 720 s
Yield: 20-25 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 100 gm Sesame oil; 50 gm chopped Ginger; 1 tbsp Coriander seeds; 1 tbsp Bengal gram (chana dal); 1 tbsp Black gram (urad dal); 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds; 30 gm dry Red Chillies; 6-7 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder; 2 tbsp Salt; 1/3 tsp Turmeric powder; 4 tbsp Tamarind paste; 70 gm grated Jaggery; 1 tbsp Oil; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 2 dry Red Chillies

ZMA @zesty5

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Allam Pachadi or Chutney is a popular Condiment from the State of Andhra. It's a traditional Ginger Chutney from Andhra cuisine. It is usually eaten at Breakfast with a variety of South Indian dishes. Allam in Telugu language translates to Ginger and this Chutney is spicy, sweet, tangy and flavourful, all thanks to the different ingredients used in it's making. Jaggery lends the sweetness to it, while Tamarind adds that tanginess whereas Red Chillies and Ginger adds that pungency. Overall a great Condiment that can be made, stored and relished with a variety of dishes. It is such a beautiful one that it can be had with plain simple boiled Rice as well. And it tastes heavenly. It's a great option for everyday meals.

Pesarattu and Allam Pachadi are a perfect combo made in many a Telugu homes. These two are just inseparable. A perfect pairing that needs no introduction. And the best part about this is that it is the right time now to make it and consume because Monsoons and Winters are the most perfect seasons as this Pachadi will keep our bodies warm. Jaggery and Tamarind are used liberally to neutralize the pungent nature of Ginger. While Bengal Gram, Black Gram and Red Chillies add that colour and flavour to the dish. All said and done, come let's delve into the making process quickly without wasting any more time.

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ZMA @zesty5

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Ingredients

10-12 minutes

20-25 servings

100 gmSesame oil
50 gmchopped Ginger
1 tbspCoriander seeds
1 tbspBengal gram (chana dal)
1 tbspBlack gram (urad dal)
1 tspCumin seeds
1/4 tspFenugreek seeds
30 gmdry Red Chillies
6-7 clovesGarlic
1 tbspKashmiri Red Chilli powder
2 tbspSalt
1/3 tspTurmeric powder
4 tbspTamarind paste
70 gmgrated Jaggery
FOR THE TEMPERING -
1 tbspOil
1/2 tspCumin seeds
1/2 tspMustard seeds
1 pinchAsafoetida
2dry Red Chillies

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Steps

10-12 minutes

1

Heat sesame oil and shallow fry ginger until aromatic. Set aside. Do not over do it otherwise it might get bitter.
2

In the same pan, roast coriander seeds, bengal gram, black gram, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and dry red chillies until golden.
3

Cool and grind all fried and roasted ingredients with kashmiri chilli powder, salt, turmeric, tamarind paste and jaggery to a smooth paste. Use splash of water if required.
4

For tempering, heat a little oil, add cumin, mustard seeds, asafoetida and dry red chillies. Pour over chutney.
5

Mix well and allow it to cool. Store in airtight containers and relish upto a Month when kept in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Tips

Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of dry red chillies and kashmiri red chilli powder to suit your taste.

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ZMA @zesty5

on December 21, 2025 14:09

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