Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Cucumber Raita
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 3/4 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- • 1 large cucumber, peeled and cubed
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure cook the dal with the turmeric and salt until soft.
2
Phase 2
Add the cucumber cubes and simmer until tender but still holding their shape.
3
Phase 3
Coarsely grind the coconut, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies; stir into the pot and simmer for 3 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heat the coconut oil and pop the mustard seeds with the curry leaves; pour over the kootu.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with steamed rice.