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Cucumber Kichadi

Cucumber kichadi recipe a quick sidedish made as a part of Onam Sadya meal.

Hope you are all having a great onam and had your share of onam sadya 🙂 This cucumber kichadi is similar to cucumber raita with a kerala twist….this is no way related to our kichadi this is cucumber in coconut yogurt gravy.This dish is commonly known as Pachadi,but towards south Kerala this is called Kichadi

Cucumber Kichadi Recipe

I am just back from a short 3 day trip to Chennai.Had a great time there…I am happy that I could cover up most of the things that I had planned….friends, relatives meet up,shopping etc….and yes finally this time managed to visit tnagar and pondy bazaar though it was buzzing as usual, I walked around with lots of old memories… It was totally a different experience walking around those streets of pondy bazaar with mittu as this is the first time I am taking her there…..:) I did manage to get few accessories for mittu then few props for me.But the birthday month is already giving me so many sweet surprises with lots of gifts from friends….:)

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Cucumber kichadi recipe

Cucumber kichadi recipe a quick sidedish made as a part of Onam Sadya.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 big cucumber
  • 1 cup thick curd
  • salt to taste

To grind to a coarse mixture:

  • 1 no green chilli
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut
  • 1/4 tsp jeera

To temper:

  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 nos red chillies
  • a small sprig curry leaves

Instructions

  • Wash cucumber, peel off the skin and remove the seeds. Chop them into bite sized cubes.
  • In a kadai boil water add cucumber with required salt...Just cook till it becomes dry,Set aside.Grind the ingredients listed under 'to grind' to a semi coarse paste.
  • Add the coarse paste to the cucumber and mix well.Saute till raw smell leaves.Switch off. Add salt and whisk curd.
  • Add curd to cucumber mixture and give a stir.Temper the items in coconut oil and pour the seasoning to the pachadi.Adjust salt if required.
  • Serve chilled with any variety rice.

Notes

  • Dont add more water while cooking cucumber as it may get mushy.
  • You can alternatively grate cucumber and use them in the kichadi.
  • Adjust green chillies according to your spice level.
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Method:

  1. Wash cucumber, peel off the skin and remove the seeds. Chop them into bite sized cubes.
  2. Grind coconut, jeera and green chillies along with little water to a coarse paste.Set aside.
    How to make Vendakka kichadi recipe - Step2
  3. Add the coarse paste to the cucumber and mix well.Saute till raw smell leaves.Switch off. Add salt and whisk curd.How to make cucumber kichadi - Step3
  4. Add curd to cucumber mixture and give a stir.Temper the items in coconut oil and pour the seasoning to the pachadi.Adjust salt if required.How to make cucumber kichadi - Step4

Serve chilled with any variety rice.

Cucumber Kichadi Recipe

My Notes:

  • Dont add more water while cooking cucumber as it may get mushy.
  • You can alternatively grate cucumber and use them in the kichadi.
  • Adjust green chillies according to your spice level.

Cucumber Kichadi Recipe

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