Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Cucumber in rich gravy


this is one of the simplest & easy recipes, that can be made quickly in gas/ microwave.

Ing.- 2 cucumbers peeled & cut into small pieces. Soak a tbsp of cashew nuts in water & grind with 4-5 green chilies to taste along with 4-6 garlic pearls.
1/2 tsp haldi/ turmeric pdr,  salt
1 tsp oil   1/2 tsp mustard seeds, coriander to garnish.

If you're doing in microwave, heat 1 tsp oil with mustard seeds & 2 red chilies, let it crackle well, it will take a minute on micro high. add a pinch of hing, add the cut cucumber pieces, haldi & about 1/2 cup of water. Mix well with salt to taste & micro high for about 3 minutes till soft. Add the ground paste &  add some more water as required & micro high for 2 minutes. garnish with coriander leaves. This goes well with roti & rice too.

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