A very different and yummy chutney that goes very well with idli/dosas. I just love them and even my sons loved. Made this using different kinds of cucumber like salad, english cucumbers and everything tasted good. Suppose if you find that the cucumbers are not too tenderand tasty, then you make this chutney and enjoy it without wasting them. It is also very simple and easy to prepare also a perfect one in summer.
Onion - 1 large
Cucumber - 1 large or 2 small or 4 salad cucumbers
Garlic - 4 - 5 flakes
Ginger - 1 inch piece
Green chillies - 3 or 4
Coriander leaves - few sprigs
Tamarind - 1 inch piece
Salt as needed
Oil - 2 tsp
For tempering:
Mustard seeds and urad dhal - few
Curry leaves - few
Oil - 1 tsp
Peel and cut cucmbers into thick chunks.
Heat 2 tsp of oil and add onions. Fry for 2 - 3 minutes and add garlic, ginger, green chillies and tamarind. Fry all together till onions are transparent. Next add cucumber chunks and fry till they nicely shrunk. Before removing add coriander leaves and mix. Adding coriander leaves gives a very good taste and also a very vibrant color. Remove and cool. Later grind to a fine paste also by adding salt. Transfer to a bowl and temper with mustard seeds, urad dhal and curry leaves. Serve with idli/dosa.
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Cucumber chutney looks very yummy Padma..lovely green chutney..
Padma the chutney sounds interesing dear.. the header looks good too.
I've accidentally lost two versions of this comment; hope I don't do it again! Here goes:
What form of tamarind did you use in this recipe? The chutney looks and sounds just wonderful and I want to try making it soon. I've used tamarind concentrate in the past, and I know where to get that, but you say "1-inch piece" here, so I wonder where I could get the form of tamarind you used; can you suggest? Thanks!
wow, lovely looking chutney, never pureed cucumber to make chutney, always used it in salad or raita only.
Cucumber chutney looks so delicious..so creamy and colorful.
Nice new look of your blog.
Thanks Priya, Pavithra, Lisa,Priya and Jyoti.
@ Lisa here I have used the raw form of tamarind. You get them in Indian stores. But for this chutney I would say you can add the concentrate. Will not make a difference. Can add just few drops only if it is a thick concentrate.
wow..what a colourful chutney..mouthwatering !
Nice chutney padma.All i need is a plate of dosas to taste this yummy chutney.:)
Yummy tried it today and it was awesome!!
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Sheeba Asariah
very new..looks lovely with the rich green color!!
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Nice invention.......
Thanks for dropping by .Cucumber chutney is new to me and sound interesting !!
wow - lovely chutney!
Healthy and yummy chutney!
yummy & healthy chutney .....
Wow.. cucumber in chutney is new to me. Looks fantastic and would try it out soon for sure.
Yummy and unique
Chutney looks awesome dear!
looks lovely and yummy
I loved the colour of this chutney... Delicious and refreshing chutney :-)
very yummy and realy it its best use with idly
totally new chutney to me!!thanks for sharing
different & lovely chutney!!
Very new to me padmakka..I only use cucumbers in raitha or salads..
i've been drinking bird nest soup every night (i only get the homemade kind back at home). the only reason why i drink it is because it's supposed to be good for complexion.
i’ve been taking the store-bought kind online (e.g. www.geocities.jp/hongkong_bird_nest/index_e.htm of famous branded only of course) which is directly mailed from Hong Kong. this would be at a more affordable price.
Lovely..loved the color
beautiful chutney ...what a color ...chutney looks very delicious
Satya
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yum...I need to make them asap...! so much healthier chutney...
Nice..Never thought of making a chutney with cucumber..will try out once :)
hey first time here....wonderful recipes and yummilicious blog :) Do visit my space !!
Lavanya
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love the color..looks so delicious..
Hey..a new layout for ur blog and cucumber chutney both r awesome..
Cucumber chutney looks great!!! Definitely going to try this!!!
The chutney looks nice and a perfect one for idli.
And wish you a very happppy birthday Padma.
Regards,
Abhilash
Lovely innovative recipe ...
Tried this without coriander.. It was really nice.. Thank you for the recipe
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