Cucumber Curd Pachadi

Cucumber curd pachadi is a South Indian dish made with cucumber, yogurt, and spices. It is a refreshing and tangy side dish that goes well with flavored rice like pulav or as a dip for snacks. The cucumber adds a crunchy texture while the yogurt adds a creamy and cooling element. The spices like green chilies add a burst of flavor to the dish. It is a simple and healthy dish that is perfect for hot summer days.

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Cucumber Curd Pachadi

Recipe by S Kamala

Course: Pachadi(Salad), Salads, SidesCuisine: Indian, TamilDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

0

minutes

This traditional pachadi or raitha is made with cucumber and yoghurt. It can be served with any flavored rice or pulav.

Ingredients

• Cucumber – 1 No

• Thick Curd – 1 cup

• Green Chillies – 2

• Fresh ginger – a small piece

• Coriander leaves – few

• Pomegranate pearls (Optional) – few

• Salt – ½ teaspoon or as per taste

Directions

• Remove the skin and seeds from cucumber and cut it into small pieces.
• Chop green chillies and ginger finely and add to the cucumber along with salt. Mix well.
• Add the curd (Beaten well) and stir well. Garnish with pomegranate pearls and coriander leaves.
• Note: For one cup cucumber pieces, you have to add one cup curd.

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