Cucumber Idli(ಸಾಂಬಾರ್ ಸೌತೆ ಕಡಬು/ಇಡ್ಲಿ) is Coastal-Karnataka / Konkan style traditional recipe which is prepared from Rice and Sambar Cucumber are main ingredients. Cucumber Idli is also known as Kadamb/Cucumber dumpling, Which is prepared by cooking it in steaming the mixture of Rava (crushed rice), Grated Coconut and Finely chopped Cucumber in Banana leaf. The use of Banana leaf along with Turmeric leaf which gives the nice flavor to dumpling's. It can be consumed with Veg and non-veg curries which is just awesome.
Method of Preparation:
- Take the banana leaves and clean it.
- Next hold it on top of stove for few seconds. This is done to avoid breaking of the leaves while folding.
- Take rice clean it in water and dry it.
- As rice is dry, Grind it into a coarser powder using grinder.
- Now take cleaned Cucumber Peel off and remove seeds from it. And finely chop them in to small pieces/Grate them.
- Add salt to taste.
- Next add Grated coconut and Rava.
- Give a quick mix. The batter shall have thick dropping consistency.
- With no delay in time, place a handful of batter on the turmeric and Banana leaf.
- Next fold it like a pocket as shown.
- At same time steamer is kept on stove.
- Steam this pockets in steamer for 30 min/ till it cooks.
- As it cooks turn off the flames of steamer and leave as it is. This helps to to absorb the flavor of turmeric leaves.
- Once dish is done Serve it with Coconut chutney / Veg Gravy / Chicken Curry.
It is just Awesome.
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