Green apple pacchadi (Green apple chutney South Indian style)

Apple is the most popular fruit, which may be the reason for the popular saying "an apple a day, keeps the doctor away"!

Apples are high in fiber, and many antioxidants. They are very filling. They are high in carbohydrate and sugar content, but they have a very low glycemic index. They are rich in vitamin C and potassium which are very beneficial for health.

Health benefits of apples are numerous like, antioxidant benefits, cardiovascular benefits for blood sugar control, anti-cancer benefits and anti-asthma.

A variety of recipes can be tried with raw apples. Chutney is a kind of relish or dip which can be used with rice, roti or sandwiches.

In USA, many green apples which are still not ripe are available in abundance. In India, Granny Smith apples, which are available in super markets or some locally grown apples are good for this recipe. I did not peel the apples as the fiber is good and adds to the crunchy feeling. The chutney tastes almost like coconut chutney with a tinge of sweetness.

 

Ingredients:

•      2 cups chopped green apples
•      2 or 3 green chiles
•      2 Tsp. mustard methi powder
•      1/2 Tsp. turmeric powder
•      Pinch hing
•      2 Tsp. lemon juice

Directions:

1.      Wash and cut apples. Need not peel.
2.      Remove the core.
3.      Cut them into cubes.
4.      Process the ingredients in a vegetable chopper or blender.
5.      Add lemon juice, mix well and serve.
6.      Tastes good with rice, roti, dosa etc.