Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Cucumber Chutney


Cucumber Chutney




Ingredients:
Cucumber-1 thinly chopped
urad dal-1 tsp
chana dal-1 tsp
whole dry red chilli-4
mustard seeds-1 tsp
cumin seeds-1 tsp
asafoetida-1/4 tsp
turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
salt
oil-2 tbsp
fenugreek seeds-1/4 tsp
tamarind juice-2 to 3 tbsp


Procedure:
1)In a pan with some oil,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,urad dal,chana dal,asafoetida,fenugreek seeds,whole dry red chilli and fry for 2 to 4 min.
2)Then grind the above mixture to a fine paste,add tamarind juice grind again and finally add half of the chopped cucumber,salt to the mixture.Grind it to a paste.
3)Now add the above paste to the remaing half of the chopped cucumbers.Mix well.
4)Serve with palin rice.Garnish with coriander leaves.

P.S:Adjust the salt and tamarind juice as per taste.

Storage:Tastes best for not more than two days if refrigerated.

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