Vellarikka Kichadi(Cucumber Kichadi)

This is a very simple and delicious kerala style preparation for Onam. I would say that this is the easiest of all Onam dishes. Many times I've mentioned that I love all dairy products especially Curd. So I love this preparation with curd and wouldnt miss any opportunity to make it.

Ingredients needed

   Cucumber - 1 cup heaped
   Yogurt/curd - 3/4 cup
   Salt needed

   For grinding

   Grated coconut -1/3 cup
   Green chillies -2
   Mustard seed -1/4 tsp
   Pearl onions (cheru ulli) -2

   For the seasoning

   Coconut oil -2 tsp
   Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
   Red chilli -2
   Curry leaves -few

Preparation

Peel the skin, discard the seeds and cut cucumber into cubes. I have used sambar cucumber which you can see in the picture.

Grind coconut, green chillies, mustard seeds and pearl onion into a smooth paste adding little yogurt.

Method

Cook cucumber with little water adding salt and curry leaves until soft.

Add the ground coconut paste, cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat.
Once it cools a little, add curd and mix well. Heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add red chillies, curry leaves and pour the seasoning over the kichadi.
Check for salt.