Kheera Tamatar Curry Recipe: 59 Photos
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FAQ
There's no strict rule that we shouldn't use cucumber in a curry. Generally, people don't prefer it as it has more water content in it. Recently, I came across cucumber fruit sambhar though I haven't tried that. I would like to suggest few recipes using cucumber.
Pour two large glugs of oil in a large pan, heat to high heat. Fry the cumin seeds until they start to pop. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until lightly browned. Add in the tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, and ½ tsp salt.
People often eat both cucumber and radish mixed in salad. However, both can react with each other. Cucumber contains ascorbate, which acts to absorb vitamin C. In such a situation, when you eat radish with it, it creates obstruction in this process, which can lead to a variety of health concerns.
Although Ayurveda famously contraindicates drinking cold milk with with fruits like cucumber, Sweet Cucumber Milk is an exception to the golden rule. The synergistic combination will not create toxins or ama in the body, as other poor food combinations can.
One of the most common methods to thicken a curry sauce is by reducing it. To do this, simmer your sauce over low to medium heat, allowing excess moisture to evaporate. As the liquid decreases, the sauce thickens. This technique works well for tomato-based sauces and thinner curries.