Cucumber(Vellarikka) chutney
Cucumber is a low calorie food. A medium sized cucumber with its peel intact, is about 16 calories. But it is not left wanting in its nutritional profile.Its incredible water content gives it its superb hydrating quality. It is a good source of phytonutrients, as well, which makes it an anti inflammatory food.
Coming to the recipe, I had a couple of small juicy cucumbers lying in the fridge, and proceeded to make this healthy chutney as a side for the Oat dosas. It also makes for a great side, with rice and sambar/rasam.
Ingredients:
Cucumbers- 2 medium sized ones (chopped into small chunks)
Urad dal- 2 tsps
Channa dal- 1 tbsp
Green chillies- 1 (adapt it to your spice preference)
Cilantro- a handful
Asafoetida- a small pinch
Salt- as needed
Oil- 2 tsps
Notes:
1. I did not peel the outer skin of the cucumber, prior to chopping. The skin is a good source of fiber.
2. Adding some freshly grated ginger gives a nice flavor to this chutney. I did not add ginger. Go ahead and add it, if you like the flavor
Preparation:
Heat oil in a kadai. Add asafoetida, green chillies, urad dal and channa dal. Once the dals appear to change colour, switch off the flame, and transfer the fried ingredients to a separate container.
In a mixer, add the chopped cucumber and the cilantro leaves. Once the fried ingredients have cooled down, add them to the mixer as well.
Grind the above mentioned ingredients slightly coarse,adding the water required, to reach a chutney-like consistency. Add the needed salt.
Transfer to a serving bowl, and enjoy this healthy chutney with idlis/dosas.
Notes:
1. Adding tamarind is optional. If you would prefer a slight sourness, you may add it.
2. If you intend to have this with rice, reduce the quantity of water, as thogayals tend to be on the thicker side.
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| Cucumber chutney |
Cucumber is a low calorie food. A medium sized cucumber with its peel intact, is about 16 calories. But it is not left wanting in its nutritional profile.Its incredible water content gives it its superb hydrating quality. It is a good source of phytonutrients, as well, which makes it an anti inflammatory food.
Coming to the recipe, I had a couple of small juicy cucumbers lying in the fridge, and proceeded to make this healthy chutney as a side for the Oat dosas. It also makes for a great side, with rice and sambar/rasam.
Ingredients:
Cucumbers- 2 medium sized ones (chopped into small chunks)
Urad dal- 2 tsps
Channa dal- 1 tbsp
Green chillies- 1 (adapt it to your spice preference)
Cilantro- a handful
Asafoetida- a small pinch
Salt- as needed
Oil- 2 tsps
Notes:
1. I did not peel the outer skin of the cucumber, prior to chopping. The skin is a good source of fiber.
2. Adding some freshly grated ginger gives a nice flavor to this chutney. I did not add ginger. Go ahead and add it, if you like the flavor
Preparation:
Heat oil in a kadai. Add asafoetida, green chillies, urad dal and channa dal. Once the dals appear to change colour, switch off the flame, and transfer the fried ingredients to a separate container.
In a mixer, add the chopped cucumber and the cilantro leaves. Once the fried ingredients have cooled down, add them to the mixer as well.
Grind the above mentioned ingredients slightly coarse,adding the water required, to reach a chutney-like consistency. Add the needed salt.
Transfer to a serving bowl, and enjoy this healthy chutney with idlis/dosas.
Notes:
1. Adding tamarind is optional. If you would prefer a slight sourness, you may add it.
2. If you intend to have this with rice, reduce the quantity of water, as thogayals tend to be on the thicker side.
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