Kerala Vellarikka Kichadi

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 Cup Yogurt
• 1/4 Cup Coconut
• 2-4 Green Chilies
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1/4 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 Sprig Curry Leaves
• 1 Dried Red Chili
• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and peel the cucumber. Remove the seeds and chop it into small pieces.

2. 2

   Combine the chopped cucumber, water and salt in a vessel and cook till the pieces are soft and transparent. There should be no extra water.

3. 3

   Grind the coconut, green chillies and cumin seeds to a paste.

4. 4

   Add the ground coconut to the cucumber and combine. Fry for another 2 - 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Turn off the flame.

6. 6

   Add the beaten yogurt and mix well. Adjust the salt.

7. 7

   Heat oil in a pan for seasoning. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add curry leaves and turn off the heat.

8. 8

   Pour the seasoning over the cucumber mixture and mix well.

9. 9

   Serve with rice.