Name: How to make Cucumber yogurt curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 500g cucumber; 2 cups plain unsweetened yogurt; 2 tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds; 1 tsp. urad dal; 2 dried red chillies; 1.5 inch piece of ginger; Hing or asafoetida (a pinch); 1 green chilli; 1/2 large onion (chopped); 1 sprig of curry leaves; 3 tbsp. coriander leaves (chopped); lime juice (to taste); salt (to taste); 1/4 tsp. black pepper powder

How to make Cucumber yogurt curry

Author: Nupur Bhattacharya Cuisine:Indian Courses:Main Recipe Keys: Gluten Free

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 15 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 20 minutesServings:5 servingsCalories: kcal Best Season:Available

Description

This cucumber yogurt curry is an easy and tasty recipe. You can make this with ivy gourd or snake gourd as well. Pairs well with rice or roti or paratha.

Instructions

Cut cucumber in small pieces (discard the ends of the cucumber)
Crush ginger and green chillies in a mortar and pestle

Set a pan on medium heat and add oil
Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chillies, curry leaves, Hing or asafoetida
Once the seeds start to splutter add the ginger/green chilli paste

Give it a quick stir
Add cucumber and salt to taste
Place the lid on till the cucumber softens slightly (~5 to 10 min)

Turn off the heat and let the cucumber cool down
Add yogurt, chopped onion, black pepper powder, coriander leaves and some salt and lime juice (to taste)
Have this with rice or roti

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