Fresh Cucumber Vegetable
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

2 medium cucumbers
2 medium green chillies
1 teaspoon coriander finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon tamarind bits
1 stalk curryleaves
2 slices tomato chopped
1/2 teaspoon wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon dhania powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 teaspoon chilli powder
3 pinches asafoetida -- (3 to 4)
1/4 teaspoon cumin and mustard seeds
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon oil
 

Preparation:

Cut cucumbers lengthwise in 1/2" wide strips Chop these strips into 1/2" pieces. Chop tomatoes too, slit green chillies, destalk curry leaves. Dissolve chilli powder, dhania powder, turmeric and salt in the water Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add seeds, allow to splutter. Add asafoetida. Add chillies, curryleaves and tomatoes. Stir, add cucumber pieces. Stir, add tamarind, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle coriander add flour, stir and simmer covered for 1 minute. Take off fire, serve hot with phulka, roti or paratha. Making time: 15 minutes Makes: 2 servings Shelflife: Best fresh, though refrigeration and reheating is also ok.