Dosakaaya Mukkala Pachadi (Yellow Cucumber Chutney)

Ingredients:

Dosakaaya (Yellow Cucumber) - 1

Fenugreek seeds - 1/8 tbsp

Urad dal (Minapappu) - 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp

Green chillies - 5

Red chillies - 2

Tamarind - gooseberry sized

Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp

Salt - as per taste

Oil - 2 tbsp

For seasoning:

Urad dal - 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp

Curry leaves - 4-5

Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

1. Wash, peel, remove seeds and finely chop yellow cucumber in to small pieces. Do not discard the seeds.
2. Take a small pan, heat oil and add fenugreek seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, green chillies, red chillies. Stir well until they change their color.
3. Now grind the above seasoning coarsely with tamarind, salt and coriander leaves.
4. Add cucumber seeds and grind until smooth paste is obtained.
5. Add the entire paste in to chopped cucumber and mix well.
6. Finally season the chutney with urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve with hot rice and ghee.