Vellarikka Kichadi Recipe | Cucumber Kichadi Recipe
Vellarikka Kichadi is a delightful side dish made by sautéing cucumber with grind coconut, spices and blending it with curd. Cucumber Kichadi is the Kerala version of thayir pachadi or raita that is relished with rice meal and is a part of Onam Sadhya. Learn to make Vellarikka Pachadi Recipe with step by step pictures.
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 big cucumber
- 1 cup thick curd
- salt to taste
To grind to a coarse mixture:
- 1 green chili
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon jeera
To temper:
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2 red chillies
- 1 small sprig curry leaves
Instructions
- Wash cucumber, peel off the skin and remove the seeds. Chop them into bite sized cubes.
- Grind coconut, jeera and green chilies along with little water to a coarse paste. Set aside.
- Add the coarse paste to the cucumber and mix well. Saute till raw smell leaves. Switch off. Add salt and whisk curd.
- Add curd to cucumber mixture and give a stir. Temper the items in coconut oil and pour the seasoning to the pachadi. Adjust salt if required.
- Serve chilled with any variety rice.
Notes
- Don't add more water while cooking cucumber as it may get mushy.
- You can alternatively grate cucumber and use them in the kichadi.
- Adjust green chilies according to your spice level.
Nutrition Facts
Vellarikka Kichadi Recipe | Cucumber Kichadi Recipe
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 184
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 2000mg87%
Potassium 262mg7%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 157mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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