STEP 1.1 cut the cucumber into 5 cm long and 1 cm thick segments.
STEP 2.2 place them in a mixing bowl and add 15 to 20 gm salt and mix well.
STEP 3.3 weigh the cucumber down with something heavy. For example, place a small plate on the pieces of cucumber in the bowl and weigh it down with a heavy bowl of water.
STEP 4.4 keep it aside for 2 to4 hours.
STEP 5.5 then remove the cucumber from the bowl and dry the pieces by spreading them out on a kitchen paper towel.
STEP 6.6 when the cucumber has dried , place it in a bowl and add 2 tbsp sugar, 20 ml white vinegar, 4 finely chopped cloves of garlic and 1 tsp chilli flakes and mix well.
STEP 7.7 transfer the cucumber and any liquid from the bowl to an airtight jar. Seal it.
STEP 8.8 store it for two days. Then serve.
Nutrition value
261
calories per serving
9 g Fat7 g Protein36 g Carbs17 g FiberOther
Current Totals
9 g Fat
7 g Protein
36 g Carbs
17 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
36 g
Protein
7 g
Fiber
17 g
Fats
Fat
9 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
189 mg
Iron
4 mg
Vitamin A
37 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
3 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
108 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
31 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
146 mg
Manganese
8 mg
Phosphorus
147 mg
Selenium
4 mcg
Zinc
1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
