Southekayi Hasi Majjige Huli - Cucumber in Spicy Yogurt - Guest Post by Roopa Belur
Southekayi Hasi Majjige Huli, a traditional Karnataka recipe, is made by adding finely chopped cucumber to yogurt spiced with coconut, green chillies, fresh coriander, and fried dal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups Finely Chopped Cucumber
- 1 Cup Yogurt
- Salt to Taste
Ingredients for the Spice Paste
- 1/3 Cup Grated Coconut
- 2 tbsp Fried Gram
- 6 Green Chillies
- 1 Handful Fresh Coriander Leaves
- 1/4 tsp Roasted Methi Seeds
For Tempering
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 Red Chillies
- 8 to 10 Curry Leaves
- 1 tsp Oil
- 1 Large Pinch Hing or Asafoetida
- 1 Large Pinch Turmeric
Instructions
Method to Make the Paste
- Using a little water, grind together all ingredients listed under "Ingredients for the Spice Paste" to a smooth paste.
To Make Southekayi Hasi Majjige Huli
- Beat the yogurt into a smooth paste.
- Add cucumber pieces, spice paste and salt.
- Mix well.
- Heat the oil.
- Add mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Add split red chillies, curry leaves, hing, and turmeric.
- Stir-fry for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Add the tempering to the Southekayi Hasi Majjige Huli.
- Mix well.
- Serve with Nucchina Unde or even with Idli or Dosa.