Method
- Make a solution of all dry masala powders in 1/2 cup water, keep aside.
- Chop cucumber into medium sized pieces (half inch or bigger).
- Heat oil in a heavy sauce pan.
- Add seeds, asafetida, curryleaves, green chilli, allow to splutter.
- Add masala paste, tamarind, stirfry for a minute.
- Add tomato, cucumber, coconut, cover and simmer.
- When cucumber is cooked but still firm to touch, take off lid.
- Add salt, mix well.
- Sprinkle wheat flour, mix well.
- Allow any excess moisture to evaporate, before pouring into serving bowl.
- Garnish with chopped coriander.
- Serve immediately with phulkas, puris or rice.
Making time: 15 minutes
Makes: 2-3 servings
Shelflife: 1 day
Ingredients: 2 - medium cucumbers
1 - green chilli, slit
1 stalk - curry leaves
1 - long strip tamarind, broken in small pieces
1/2 - small tomato, chopped
1/2 tbsp - coconut scraped (optional)
1 tsp - coriander leaves, finely chopped
1/2 tsp - coriander seed (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
2-3 pinches - asafetida
1/4 tsp - each mustard & cumin seeds
1/4 tsp - wheat flour
1 tbsp - oil
salt to taste