Cucumber Pachadi

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing and tangy Indian cucumber side dish perfect for balancing spicy curries.
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Cucumber Pachadi

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 7.5

Description

Cucumber Pachadi is a quintessential South Indian side dish that offers a refreshing contrast to rich, spicy curries and dosas. This recipe highlights the crisp texture of fresh cucumbers, enhanced by a tangy tamarind paste and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. The flavor profile is brightened by finely chopped green chilies and fresh cilantro, while a tempering of mustard seeds, fenugreek, and dried red chiles in hot oil adds a nutty, aromatic crunch. It is incredibly quick to prepare, requiring no cooking for the cucumber itself, just a simple salting process to draw out excess moisture. Serve this vibrant, vegan-friendly chutney cold alongside rice, lentils, or as a palate-cleansing condiment during a festive meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dice the peeled cucumbers into small, uniform cubes.
  2. Place the diced cucumbers in a colander and toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
  3. Let the cucumbers sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess liquid.
  4. Squeeze the cucumbers firmly with your hands or a clean cloth to remove as much water as possible.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained cucumbers with tamarind paste, finely chopped green chilies, brown sugar, and chopped cilantro.
  6. In a small skillet or saucepan, heat corn oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  7. Reduce heat to low and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, and asafetida.
  8. Saut&# 195;© the spices, stirring constantly, until the mustard seeds begin to pop and crackle.
  9. Pour the hot tempered oil and spice mixture over the cucumber mixture.
  10. Toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
  11. Serve the pachadi cold as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 7.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cucumber, pachadi, indian, chutney, tamarind, side dish, vegan, gluten free, fresh, refreshing, tempering, mustard seeds, cilantro, green chilies, easy, quick, south indian, salad, condiment
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