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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: July 3, 2011 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Dosakaya Mukkala Pulusu ~ Lemon Cucumber Stew

    Ingredients :Lemon Cucumber : 1 cup (Peeled, seeded and cubed)
    Onion : 1
    Tomato : 1
    Tamarind : Gooseberry sized ball
    Powdered Jaggery : 2 tsp
    Rice Flour : 2 tsp
    Mustard Seeds : ½ tsp
    Cumin Seeds : ¼ tsp
    Fenugreek Seeds : ¼ tsp
    A big pinch of turmeric powder
    Curry Leaves : 1 sprig
    Fresh Coriander Leaves : 1 or 2 sprigs
    Red Chilli Powder : ½ tsp
    A pinch of hing
    Salt to taste
    Oil : 1 tsp

    Method :

    Wash and cut the tomato into medium size pieces and set aside. Peel and chop the onion into lengthwise and set aside. Soak the tamarind in water and extract the juice and keep it aside. In a cooking vessel, add the cucumber cubes, chopped onion, chopped tomato and enough water and cook for 5 minutes. Now add the tamarind extract, salt, red chilli powder, rice flour, turmeric powder, powdered jaggery and two cups of water to it and let it cook for 10 minutes. When it’s done, switch off the heat and set aside. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pan for seasoning. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds and let them splutter. When the seeds stop tossing, add the curry leaves and hing and fry for a few seconds. Turn off the heat and add it to the cucumber stew and mix well. Serve with warm steamed rice with a dollop of ghee.

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    1. Hamaree Rasoi says

      July 03, 2011 at 2:43 pm

      Very delicious and colorful curry.

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

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    2. Kaveri says

      July 03, 2011 at 12:21 pm

      Nice and flavourful curry..

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    3. Sayantani says

      July 03, 2011 at 5:12 pm

      refreshing and colourful!

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    4. RAKS KITCHEN says

      July 04, 2011 at 2:34 am

      Stew sounds really unique and wonderful recipe…mouthwatering!

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    5. hemalata says

      July 04, 2011 at 3:03 am

      Delicious and mouthwatering pulusu.

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    6. Trisha says

      July 04, 2011 at 2:14 am

      I love your blog… there are so many wonderful treats here. I'm eager to try many of the sweets, snacks and breakfast dishes. Happy to follow your blog!

      Reply
    7. Prathibha says

      July 04, 2011 at 6:11 am

      nice curry..never made cucumber this way..:)

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    8. Priya says

      July 04, 2011 at 6:21 am

      Stew looks super delicious and inviting..

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    9. Prathima Shivraj says

      July 04, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      Splurt, Your pulusulu version is tempting me. Just hot rice is missing to finish that.

      Reply
    10. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

      July 04, 2011 at 9:30 pm

      Wow nice and delicious combination and very inviting pulusu !!

      Ongoing Event – CC-Roti Pachadi/Chutney

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