Cucumber Recipes #1 -Tambali | Mangalore Cucumber Chutney | Southekayi Tambuli

 

Magge Gire Tambali(chutney)

Mangalore Cucumber

Center part of mangalore cucumber(seeds removed)

Did you known you can make 6 to 7 types of dish from 1 Mangalore Cucumber.

Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to the unique and flavorful Mangalore Cucumber. We are here to give you a series of Mangalore Cucumber recipes. This is our first recipe called "Magge gire tambali". It is a coconut based chutney made from the core/center of mangalore cucumber(seed part).

Mangalore Cucumber, also known as Southekayi or Mangaluru Sauthekayi, is a popular vegetable native to the coastal regions of Karnataka, India.

Note: 

1. Do not throw any thing of Mangalore Cucumber. It can be used to make different dish. Check our YouTube Channel Amchi Vasari for more.
2. Green chilly I am using is spicy ones. So using only 2. If your green chilly is not spicy you can add more (around 4).

Serves

4 people

Ingredients

1. Center tender part of mangalore cucumber(seeds removed) - 2 fistful (160 gram)
2. Fresh grated coconut - 2 fistful(½ coconut)
3. Tamarind - small piece
4. Ghee - 1 tbsp
5. Cumin seeds (jeera) - 1½ tbsp
6. Green chilly - 2(spicy)
7. Salt as per taste
8. Water - ¼

Method

1. Slice the Mangalore cucumber and separate out the center part of it. Remove the seeds and keep is aside or refrigerate it for later use.
2. Roughly chop the separated center part of the mangalore cucumber and keep aside.
3. In a pan, add 1 tbsp of ghee.
4. Once it heats up add 1½ tbsp cumin seeds, green chilly slits fry till good aroma or translucent.
5. Add in the step 2 and mix well.
6. Add salt as per taste, ¼ cup water mix well and close lid cook on low flame till the color changes. Do not add too much water as the cucumber leaves water.
7. Turn the flame off and transfer them into a plate allow it to cool down.
8. Grind it along with freshly grated coconut and small piece tamarind to smooth paste. Do not add water while grinding.
9. Serve with rice porridge or serve along with rice as side dish.
10. Happy cooking!

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