Kakdi Tamatar ki sabji

Kakdi Tamatar ki sabji step by step instructions:

Cucumber cooked in tomato gravy is a lovely combination. The tanginess which tomatoes impart to the veggie as a whole is simply great.
There are days when I just have cucumber left with me and then I definitely make cucumber tomato or just plain cucumber veggie.
Cucumber with fresh mint leaves also gives a wonderful flavor.

Let us start cooking!!!

Ingredients:
Cucumber: 1 (275 gms)
Tomato: 1 medium (110 gms, finely chopped)
Onion: 1 medium (45 gms, finely chopped)
Curry leaves: 3-4
Oil: 1 tbsp
Asafoetida: a pinch
Mustard seeds: ¼ tsp
Cumin seeds: ½ tsp
Red chili powder: ¼ tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
Fennel seeds powder: ½ tsp
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Heat oil in a wok/kadai. Add asafetida and mustard seeds. Let the seeds crackle.

2. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds.
3. Add fennel seeds powder and mix well.
4. Add onions and fry until translucent.
5. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

6. Add tomatoes and cook until they are mushy.

7. Now add the cucumber and cook covered for about 6-7 minutes or until the cucumber becomes tender.

8. Serve hot with roti, paratha, etc.
9. Yummy “kakdi tamatar ki sabji" is ready.

Tips:
1. Onion is optional.
2. There is no need to add water to this veggie as cucumber itself releases water and gets cooked in that itself.

See you soon with a new recipe till then Happy Cooking!!!