Cucumber belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is very rich in nutrients. It has more water content which is very good to keep your body hydrated. It also helps in weight loss. It is very healthy and nutritious fruit. You can simply eat cucumber after your meal by cutting it into round pieces, applying salt and red chili powder.
Cucumber is called as "Thoushe" Konkani. Small cucumber is
called as "Pipri" in Konkani. Cucumber
Karam is a salad of cucumber. Its pieces are mixed with coconut chutney, which is
called as "Thoushyachi Karam".
There are many other Goan dishes prepared using Cucumber. One of the famous
dish is "Tavsali" (Cucumber Cake). Cucumber cake is
prepared similarly like
Jackfruit cake.
How to make Cucumber Karam
Ingredients required to make Cucumber Karam
- 2 cups grated Coconut
- 4 Votama Sola (Monkey Jackfruit)
- 2 medium size Cucumbers
- 2 Green chilies
- Salt as per taste
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Instructions to make Cucumber Karam
Firstly wash the cucumber and make small pieces of it.
Heat the pan and dry roast mustard seeds and chilies. Make two pieces of
chili. Keep it aside to cool.
Make coconut Chutney
Now to make coconut chutney, In a mixer grinder add grated coconut, votma sola, roasted mustard seeds, roasted green chilies and salt. Now add a little water and grind it. Do not add much water as cucumber is watery fruit.
Final step
Mix coconut chutney and pieces of cucumber. Combine all the ingredients
nicely. Cucumber Karam is ready.
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