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:

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.