Vellirikkai Thogayal

1. 1

   Peel cucumber, slit into half, scoop out seeds.

2. 2

   Slit into further narrow strips and cut tiny pieces as for kachumbar.

3. 3

   Should not be grated as this gives no 'bite' feel in the mouth.

4. 4

   Next, warm the oil and fry all ingredients except the tamarind.

5. 5

   Mustard should stop spluttering and dal/methi should turn brown.

6. 6

   Drain out these fried spices into a blender, leaving oil behind in pan.

7. 7

   Add cucumber and stir fry for two minutes, no more.

8. 8

   Add tamcon to spices in blender and with half the cucumber run on low speed until everything looks coarsely ground and blended.

9. 9

   Remove into a bowl, add remaining cucumber pieces and mix well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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