Cucumber Pachadi

Name: Cucumber Pachadi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups cucumber, grated; 1/2 cup grated coconut; 2 green chili, chopped; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 cup plain yogurt, whisked; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 10 curry leaves; 2 dried red chili, halved

A cooling South Indian side dish made with grated cucumber, freshly ground coconut paste, and yogurt, finished with a warm tempered spice oil.

15 minEasyServes 485 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups cucumber, grated
1/2 cup grated coconut
2 green chili, chopped
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 cup plain yogurt, whisked
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
10 curry leaves
2 dried red chili, halved

Instructions

1

Grind 1/2 cup grated coconut, 2 chopped green chili, and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds with two tablespoons of water into a fine paste.
2

In a serving bowl, combine 2 cups grated cucumber, 1 cup whisked plain yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, and the coconut paste.
3

Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
4

Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and wait until they begin to crackle.
5

Add 2 halved dried red chili and 10 curry leaves to the oil and sauté for 10 seconds.
6

Pour the tempered spice mixture over the cucumber yogurt bowl and mix well before serving.

Questions

Can I make Cucumber Pachadi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup plain yogurt, whisked. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Cucumber Pachadi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cucumber Pachadi?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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