Orange Peel Thokku | Orange Peel Chutney | Orange Peel Pachadi

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Orange Peel Thokku | Orange Peel Chutney | Orange Peel Pachadi

Orange peel Thokku or Orange Peel Pachadi is a healthy pickle made with orange peel. The spices added to this chutney, the salt and sweet makes this thokku a balance condiment.

Course Chutneys, Dips and Spreads

Cuisine South Indian

Keyword Orange Peel Pachadi, Orange Skin Chutney

By Cook Method Stovetop

By Diet Healthy Recipes

Dish Type Condiment Recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings cup

Calories 281kcal

Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Pachadi

1 cup Orange Peel finely chopped, removed from two oranges
3 teaspoon Green Chillies finely chopped
2 teaspoon Tamarind Paste
1 tablespoon Jaggery
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
3/4 Cup Water
Salt to Taste

For Tempering

1 teaspoon Oil
1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1/8 teaspoon Asafoetida / Hing
One Sprig Curry Leaves

Instructions

Prepping the Orange Peel

Peel the outer skin from two small oranges. Wash it well and pat dry.
Using a sharp knife, gently scrape the white skin on the inner side.
Chop the peel into small bits.

For the Sesame Powder

Dry roast the sesame powder on a hot pan, allow to cool and grind to a powder.

Making the Orange Peel Pachadi

Heat a pan with oil, temper with mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add curry leaves, hing and saute.
Next add the chopped green chillis, and saute.
Add the chopped orange peel and combine well.
Cook for few minutes, next add turmeric, salt and mix well.
Now add tamarind paste and 1/2 cup water.
Let it simmer for 5 minutes, next add jaggery and let it melt.
Cook and let the orange peels soften.
Simmer till the jaggery melts. Turn off the heat.
Add roasted sesame powder and mix well.
Cover and let the pachadi rest for 5 minutes.
Check the consistency and water, if needed.
Taste and salt or jaggery to balance the tastes.

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