Dosakaya Bajji ~ Cucumber Bajji

This is a very simple & easy recipe which I have learned from my Mother-in-Law.I liked this and tried this  in the U.S after getting a Indian style Yellow  Cucumber.As we all know the Bajji means containing a batter of Besan flour and adding the variety of Vegggies & frying them.But this Dosakaya Bajji is absolutely different and here goes the Dosakaya   Bajji recipe.

Ingredients:

• Yellow Cucumber /Dosakaya- 2 no medium
• Tamarind- 1/2 "
• Garlic pods- 2 no
• Green Chillies- 3no
• Kothimeer - few
• Salt to taste

Seasoning:

• Oil-1tbsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
• Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
• Turmeric- a pinch
• Red chillies-2no splits
• Asafoetida-pinch
• Curryleaves-few

Method:

• Clean the cucumbers ,peel it and remove the seeds or let it be of your choice.
• Cut in to some big pieces.
• Take a vessel add the Cucumber pieces,Garlic pods,Tamarind,Green chillies.
• Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
• Take a mixy jar ,add only the garlic pods,tamarind ,green chillies and salt.
• Turn it to form like a paste.
• Now add the cooked Cucumber pieces and just turn in the mixy jar very light.
• Remove it from the Mixy jar and shift in to a bowl.
• Now add oil in hard bottomed vessel and heat it.
• Add the Cumin seeds,Mustard seeds,turmeric,Asafoetida,red chillies & Curry leaves.
• Add this seasoning to the bowl.
• Garnish with the Kothimeer.
• Serve hot with rice along with a ghee.
• Tasty....Tasty Dosakaya Bajji is ready !!!

Note:

• Check the Bitternes of the Vegetable .
• If the cucumber is well cooked ,no need to turn it in the Mixy jar. Mash it and add the grounded paste.
• you can also steam cook .