KAKER MAHUR (Cucumber curry)

Ingredients :

Cucumber 1 big
Mustard seeds ½ tbsp
Cumin seeds 2 tsp
Dry red chilli 1
Ginger ½ inch piece
Milk ¼ cup
Rice powder (Chuna gunda) 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1tsp
Oil 1tbsp
Salt as per taste

Method :
Cut the cucumber into very small pieces. Cut the seeds in between and use the other portions. Grind the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli and ginger. In a pan or kadai heat the oil. Fry the cucumber pieces. When it’s half done add turmeric powder and salt. Add the blended paste of mustard seeds too. Add the rice powder to the milk and whisk properly. When water evaporates completely from the pan add the whisked milk. Stir for another 2-3 minutes and serve it hot with rice and dal or roti.
PS: Cucumber is known as kaker in Kalahandi.

Contributed by : Madhusmita Negi, Sambalpur , Orissa, India.