Cucumber Chutney | Vellarikka Chutney

Cucumber chutney.

Quick and easy cucumber chutney,perfect with dosa or idli.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 1/2 - 3/4 cup chutney
Recipe Source: Dosai by Chandra Padmanabhan.
Ingredients:

1. Urad dal/husked,split black gram - 1 tsp
2. Chana dal - 2 tbsp
3. Dried red chili - 1 or 2 ( according to taste)
4. Green chilies,finely chopped - 1 or 2( according to taste)
5. Asafoetida /hing /kayam- 1/4 tsp
6. Ginger - 1/4" piece
7. Coriander leaves,chopped - 1 tbsp
8. Cucumber,chopped- 1 cup
9. Salt - to taste
10. Oil- as required

Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan.Add urad dal,chana dal,dried red chilies,green chilies and asafoetida.Fry until it turns golden brown over medium heat.

Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.Add the remaining ingredients ( ginger,coriander leaves,cucumber and salt ) and grind to a smooth consistency.Serve with idli / dosa.

NOTES

• Adjust the quantity of red chilies and green chilies according to your taste.
• If desired ,peel off the skin of the cucumber using a vegetable peeler /knife.