Mangalore Cucumber Ellisseri

Ingredients

• 1 unit Cucumber
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 2 cups Coconut, shredded
• 6 units Dry red chillies
• 2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• 3 sprigs Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons White onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Sunflower oil
• 0.5 cup Water

Instructions

1. 1Clean the cucumber and chop it into pieces. Transfer to a pressure cooker, add half a cup of water, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 2 whistles.
2. 2Allow the cooker to cool and open it. Slightly mash the cucumber. Grind the coconut, dry red chillies, and cumin seeds into a smooth paste.
3. 3Transfer the ground paste to the cooker with the cucumber. Boil until it reaches a semi-thick gravy consistency. Add one sprig of curry leaves and turn off the heat.
4. 4Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add dry chillies, chopped onions, and curry leaves. Fry until the onions are golden brown.