Cucumber Pulissery

Ingredients (16)

• cucumber1
• turmeric powder0.5 tsp
• chilli powder0.25 tsp
• curry leaves1 sprig
• water0.5 cup
• salt
• fresh coconut0.5 cup
• green chillies2
• cumin seeds1 tsp
• curry leaves1 sprig
• water0.25 cup
• thick yoghurt0.5 cup
• coconut oil1 tbsp
• mustard seeds1 tsp
• dried red chillies2
• curry leaves4.5

Method

1. 1

   Cook the cucumber with turmeric, chilli powder, curry leaves, salt and water until tender.

2. 2

   Grind the coconut, green chillies, cumin, curry leaves and water into a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Add the coconut paste to the cooked cucumber and simmer for 3–4 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Stir in the yoghurt.

6. 6

   Heat coconut oil and splutter the mustard seeds.

7. 7

   Add the dried red chillies and curry leaves.

8. 8

   Pour over the pulissery.

9. 9

   Cover immediately to retain the aroma.