Description: Yellow Cucumber Pachadi is a tangy and spicy side dish commonly enjoyed in South India with rice. This simple and flavorful recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be served as an accompaniment to your meals.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cucumber (peeled and finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp moong dal (yellow lentils)
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 5 dry red chilies
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 small tamarind pieces
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Instructions
- Wash and peel the yellow cucumber, then finely chop it.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and moong dal. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add dry red chilies and asafoetida, cook for another 30 seconds, and then turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool.
- In a blender, combine half of the cooled tempering mixture, salt, turmeric powder, and tamarind. Blend into a smooth paste.
- Mix the prepared paste with the remaining tempering and combine thoroughly with the chopped cucumber.
- Serve the Yellow Cucumber Pachadi with Mixed Vegetable Sambar and phulkas for a complete meal.
Enjoy this tangy and delicious side dish as part of your meal!
