Cook chopped pineapple by adding chopped green chillies, salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder.
When it is done, mash it well.
Grind together coconut, cumin, mustard, shallots and turmeric powder into a fine paste and mix it with mashed pineapple along with sugar.
:- Add 1 tsp sugar first and check whether it is sufficient. If not, you can add some more sugar.
Keep it on a low flame till it reaches slight thick consistency.
Remove the dish from fire and beat in 2 cups of thick curd.
Check salt and add more if needed.
Heat oil in a pan and splutter half tsp mustard seeds.
Add dry red chillies and saute 2 tbsp chopped shallots till it turns golden brown.
Add curry leaves and pour this seasoning over the dish.
:- Pineapple pachadi is ready to be served.
:- This is one of the main dishes of traditional Kerala feast.