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Cucumber Chutney | Vellarikka Chutney

Cucumber chutney.

Quick and easy cucumber chutney,perfect with dosa or idli.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 1/2 – 3/4 cup chutney
Recipe Source: Dosai by Chandra Padmanabhan.
Ingredients:

  1. Urad dal/husked,split black gram – 1 tsp
  2. Chana dal – 2 tbsp
  3. Dried red chili – 1 or 2 ( according to taste)
  4. Green chilies,finely chopped – 1 or 2( according to taste)
  5. Asafoetida /hing /kayam- 1/4 tsp
  6. Ginger – 1/4″ piece
  7. Coriander leaves,chopped – 1 tbsp
  8. Cucumber,chopped- 1 cup
  9. Salt – to taste
  10. Oil- as required

Instructions:

  • Heat oil in a pan.Add urad dal,chana dal,dried red chilies,green chilies and asafoetida.Fry until it turns golden brown over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.Add the remaining ingredients ( ginger,coriander leaves,cucumber and salt ) and grind to a smooth consistency.Serve with idli / dosa.

  • NOTES

    • Adjust the quantity of red chilies and green chilies according to your taste.
    • If desired ,peel off the skin of the cucumber using a vegetable peeler /knife.

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