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.
