Fresh Cucumber Vegetable


Course : Indian
Serves: 1
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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 / Directions:


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.


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