Dosakaya Chutney (Yellow Cucumber Chutney)
Dosakai chutney is a delicious yellow cucumber chutney from the South indian Cuisine. You can relish this chutney with steamed rice or chapathi and ghee.
Servings: 4
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 1 yellow cucumber (dosakai) large size , cut in cubes
- 1 onion medium size, sliced
- 2 tomatoes mediumsliced
- 3 green chilies (can be varied as required)
- ¼ cup coriander leaves tightly packed
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tbsp oil 15ml
For tempering
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tsp urad dal (split white lentils)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp oil
Instructions
- In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add cubed cucumber and toss on high heat for 2 minutes.
- Take off the stove and empty the fried cucumber cubes to another bowl.
- In the same pan now, add sliced onions. Toss on high heat for a minute. Add tomatoes, green chilies, toss for another minute till all the raw smell is eliminated and tomatoes get soft.
- Take it off the stove and allow it to cool.
- Blend together the cucumber, tomatoes, onions, green chili, coriander leaves, tamarind pulp and salt to a smooth paste.
- Empty the chutney in a bowl.
For tempering:
- Heat oil in a small pan.
- Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle.
- Add urad dal and fry till light golden brown.
- Add curry leaves and fry for few seconds.
- Pour this tempering over the prepared chutney.
- Enjoy the chutney with Dal, Rice, Khichdi, Pongal, Dosa, Idli, Uthappam or any snacks of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg