Cucumber Pachadi

2 Cucumbers
2 tsp Sesame Seeds - Nuvullu
1-2 Green chilies
1 tsp Tamarind paste

Peel and cut cucumbers into small cubes. Discard the seeds and inner soft flesh. Add salt, mix well and let sit in the oven for 15 min - ½ hr. The water in the cucumber will given out, squeeze the pieces and keep aside.

Take 4 tsp of oil in a small skillet and when oil is hot add 1 tsp urad dal 1/2 tsp jeera, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, hing, 3 - 4 red chilies, and chopped green chilies and curry leaves. Then add 2 tsp sesame seeds and fry for a few minutes.

Let cool. Transfer the tadka into a blender jar, leaving oil, a few mustard seeds and curry leaves in the skillet.

Dry grind tadka to a smooth powder.

Empty the ground powder into the skillet, add tamarind paste, turmeric, and the cucumber pieces and mix well. Taste for salt and adjust seasonings. Transfer contents into a serving bowl.

This is a basic recipe for dosakaye, yellow cucumber, but it tastes good with green cucumber also.

Serve with rice.