Vellarikka Moru Curry (Cucumber in Yogurt sauce)

Ingredients:

Cucumber: 1 cup, diced

Yogurt: 1 cup

Water: ¼ cup

Shallots: 5, thinly sliced

Garlic: 1 clove, thinly sliced

Green Chili: 2 split

Dry Red Chili: 4, broken

Fenugreek Seeds: 1 pinch

Mustard Seeds: ½ tsp

Turmeric Powder: ½ tsp

Curry Leaves: 1 sprig

Salt & Oil

Method:

• In a pan heat oil and splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds
• Add curry leaves and dry red chilies and sauté for about a minute in low heat
• Add shallots, garlic, green chili, and turmeric powder and sauté till shallots are light brown in color
• Now diced cucumber and salt. Cover and cook till cucumber is soft (No need to add water. If you want to add water add about 1 Tbsp)
• Add yogurt and ¼ cup of water. (You can add more or less water depending on the thickness you prefer)
• Let it warm through. As soon as it starts simmering, turn off the heat and serve warm with rice