Cucumber is known to be known to be a very healthy vegetable and is consumed by people worldwide just plain or in many forms. However, the fanciest way to consume this vegetable is to make a chutney out of it. The taste of spices and condiments that are used in the making of this chutney recipe gives a nice twist and taste to cucumber. Cucumber Chutney recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a storage container to keep it warm for hours together.
Health benefits
Cucumber is made up of ninety percent water,and people who are trying to lose weight are advised for its regular consumption. Apart from being rich in water content, it also has very few calories which make it for a perfect light, low calorie and fiber-rich snack.
Cucumber is also rich in Vitamin B1, B5 and B7 and is known to improve the health of your skin. This Lemon juice, jeera,and coriander leaves used in this recipe are also added which makes it taste fresh and aids in digestion.
Ingredients
Raw cucumber—peeled and roughly chopped
tbsp mustard seeds: 1/4
curry leaves
green chilies—slit: 4
tbsp cumin seeds: 1/2
salt to taste
garlic cloves: 1 - 2
Juice of one lemon
tbsp cumin: 1/4
A pinch of asafetida
tsp oil: 1
How To Make Cucumber Chutney
- In a pan, heat oil, and fry the chilies and set them aside to cool.
- In a blending jar, combine fried chilies with the other ingredients and blend smooth.
- Check salt and lemon juice, add more if desired.
Trivia
- Cucumber chutney is also known as DosakayaPachadi in Andhra Pradesh
- Apart from being a side dish, it is also consumed as themain dish in Andhra Pradesh.
- Cucumbers are excellent mouth fresheners as well.