Friday, November 6, 2009

cucumber more kuzhambhu

Ingredients:



cucumber(big)-3

turmeric powder-1 tsp

coconut-3tbsp

corriander seeds-1tsp

channa dal-1 tsp

jeera-1 tsp

ginger -1 small piece

raw rice -1 tbsp

oil -2 tsp

corriander leaves-as required

curry leaves-2 sprigs

asafoedita-1 pinch

curd-1 cup



Thalippu or Thadukka:



mustard seeds-1 tsp

urad dal seeds -1 tsp

coconut oil -2 tsp

red chilli-2 no.



procedure:



First heat a pan and pour oil in it.when oil is heated put mustard seeds when it splutters put urad dal and then add cucumber and saute for some time until it is tender.In the meantime in a mixer add channa dal,corriander seeds ,ginger,jeera,coconut and raw rice and grind to a fine powder.

Then add the poder to the cucumber add also turmeric powder,asafoedita and pour some water

and saute until the raw smell goes.when it turns thick switch off the gas and pour the curd slowly without curdling.In a seperate pan heat coconut oil (it gives nice smell )and put mustard when it splutters add urad dal then curry leaves and then pour into the gravy tat is more kuzhambhu.then on top of it sprinkle some corriander leaves.so now your nice more kuzhambhu is ready.it tastes good and goes well with rice and even chappathi and idly.Try out.