Cucumber Pachadi, South Indian Cucumber Raita

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cucumber pachadi recipe | Kerala style vellarika pachadi | Indian cucumber pachadi without coconut can be served as an accompaniment to Bisi Bele Bhaat, Chitrana Rice and South Indian Stir Fry Rice.

To make cucumber pachadi, heat 2 tsp of coconut oil in a deep non-stick kadhi, add the ginger and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the cucumber, green chilli and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Transfer into a bowl and keep aside to cool completely. Once cooled, add the curds and salt and mix well. Keep aside. Heat the remaining 1 tsp of coconut oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves, red chilli and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the tempering over the cucumber-curds mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

A semi-spicy cucumber raita made in a typical South Indian style, with sautéed onions, green chillies and an aromatic tempering. This Kerala style vellarika pachadi is a special one, with tongue-tickling flavours and ingredients of assorted textures.

Using fully-cooked onions and semi-cooked ones (along with the tempering) gives two different textures and flavours to this refreshing Indian cucumber pachadi without coconut. Make sure you add the curds to the sautéed veggies only after the mixture is completely cool. Otherwise the curds will get watery and ruin the creamy consistency of the cucumber pachadi.

Tips to make cucumber pachadi. 1. Use fresh curd for better taste. 2. You can add ½ tsp sugar to balance out the flavour. 3. You can add urad dal or chana dal in the tempering.

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