Cucumber Pachadi Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Cucumber Pachadi is a refreshing and tangy South Indian side dish made with cucumbers, yogurt, and spices. It is a perfect accompaniment to rice or roti. The cucumbers are cooked until tender and then mixed with a creamy yogurt base, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. The dish is garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served chilled. Cucumber Pachadi is not only delicious but also provides a cooling effect, making it ideal for hot summer days.

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Ingredients for Cucumber Pachadi Recipe

  • 1/2 Cucumbers, Peeled And Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Oil
  • 0.13 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • as needed A Few Curry Leaves
  • 1/2 Green Chilies, Slit
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • 0.13 teaspoon Sugar
  • as required Fresh Coriander Leaves For Garnish

Directions: Cucumber Pachadi Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Peel and chop the cucumbers into small pieces.
  • STEP 2.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and green chilies.
  • STEP 3.Add the chopped cucumbers and cook until they become tender.
  • STEP 4.In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth and add salt and sugar to taste.
  • STEP 5.Add the cooked cucumbers to the yogurt mixture and mix well.
  • STEP 6.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve chilled.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure to remove the seeds from the cucumbers before chopping them.
  • Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.
  • You can add a pinch of roasted cumin powder for extra flavor.

Storage and Serving

  • Cucumber Pachadi can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Serve it as a side dish with rice or roti.
  • It can also be enjoyed as a dip with chips or crackers.
Nutrition
value
158
calories per serving
12 g Fat3 g Protein10 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    12g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    12g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    64mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    34mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    22mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    6mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    38mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    46mg
  • Selenium
    5mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
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
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Recipe By Slurrp