KHEERA MASALA(DRY)

KHEERA/CUCUMBER MASALA(DRY)

 

This recipe is an innovation from my kitchen. And believe me it tastes very good. Try it out and do not forget to leave your comments. :)

SERVINGS: 2

INGREDIENTS:

Cucumber: 2 small

Onion: 1 medium

Tomato: 1 small

Ginger: 1/2 inch

Cumin powder: 1 tsp

Coriander powder: 1 tsp

Turmeric powder: 1 tsp

Dry red chilli powder: 1 tsp

Salt: 2 tsp(approx)

Oil: 4 tbsp

 

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 

1) Wash the cucumbers properly. Grate them along with their peels. Squeeze the grated cucumber with hands and keep aside.

2) Grate the onion and ginger finely (Or grind them in a mixer jar).

3) Heat oil in a frying pan. When hot, add the grated onion and ginger paste. Saute for 2 min. Now add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and little salt.


4) Chop one small tomato finely. Add to the pan and saute the masala continuously for 6-7 minutes until it leaves oil and is golden brown in color.

5) Now add the grated cucumber (Do not add the juice that you separated). Add rest of the salt and mix properly and saute for another 6-7 min.

DRESSING AND SERVING:

Cucumber Masala is ready to serve. Serve it hot with Rice, Chapatti, Paratha or Dosa.