By Shreya Sarpal
July 1, 2025
Dosakaya curry is a flavourful and comforting South Indian dish made with yellow cucumber, a popular ingredient of Andhra Cuisine. It is light, nutritious and easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for every meal.
2 cups peeled, deseeded, and chopped dosakaya 1 finely chopped onion 1 chopped tomato 1–2 slit green chillies 1 tbsp oil ½ tsp mustard seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp urad dal ½ tsp chana dal 1 sprig curry leaves ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chilli powder Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Peel, deseed, chop dosakaya, if bitter, sprinkle salt, rest for 10 minutes, then rinse.
Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add cumin, urad dal, chana dal, and a sprig of curry leaves.
Add chopped onion, green chillies, sauté until soft, then add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and salt, cooking until mushy.
Stir in dosakaya, cover, and cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes until tender.
Sprinkle red chilli powder, mix, and cook for 2 minutes.
Garnish with coriander and serve.