Mangalore Sautekai Gojju (Madras Cucumber Chutney) Recipe
Mangalore Sautekai Gojju (Madras Cucumber Chutney)
Mangalore Sautekai Gojju (Madras Cucumber Chutney)
Mangalore Sautekai (Madras cucumber) or Bannada Saute
About Mangalore Sautekai Gojju
When I'm bored of eating foods that taste monotonous, I look for distinct vegetables such as Mangalore sautekai (Madras cucumber). Gojju (boiled chutney) is an authentic South Indian dish made with this vegetable. Sautekai gojju tastes amazing when served with cooked rice or flatbread. With its special taste and flavor, sautekai gojju makes a delicious meal.
Mangalore cucumber is rich in vitamins A, C, and E. Hence, it helps maintain good organ function, build immunity, and prevent inflammation. Its antioxidant property helps prevent cell damage. The minerals present in this vegetable help maintain good cardiovascular health and eye health.
Mangalore cucumber known as Malabar cucumber is native to India. It is typically used only in cooked form in chutneys, sambar, curries, etc. Its mildly acidic taste adds deliciousness and nutrition to the meal. This gojju recipe is simple and easy. There are two main steps involved. 1. Make the spicy cucumber gravy paste. 2. Cooking the gravy paste as per instructions. This chutney takes about 30 minutes to make for 4 persons.
Mangalore sautekai gojju served with hot rice or flatbread makes a delicious, filling meal. Enjoy the unique taste of this curry!
Cook Time
| Prep time | Cook time | Ready in | Yields |
|---|---|---|---|
10 min | 15 min | 25 min | Serves four persons |
Ingredients
- 2 cups Madras cucumber, peeled, deseeded, roughly chopped
- 4-5 dry red chilies, broken
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon hing (asafetida) powder
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1/2 teaspoon jaggery, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 onion (small), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon white lentils (urad dal)
- a few curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons oil, coconut oil preferred
- 1 teaspoon salt, or as per taste
Instructions
- Peel Madras cucumber. Chop it into half. Remove the seed portion. Roughly chop the remaining portion.
- Add chopped cucumber, grated coconut, dry red chilies, coriander seeds, and tamarind in a mixture jar. Grind without adding water to form a near-smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a deep-bottomed pan. Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Add white lentils (urad dal), hing powder, and curry leaves. Continue to saute on low heat until the lentils turn golden brown.
- Add chopped onions. Continue sauteing until the onions turn translucent. Add cucumber paste, jaggery (optional), turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well. Cover the lid to prevent the gravy from splattering around. Continue to saute over medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes or until the mixture becomes semi-solid. By this time, the mixture loses its excess water.
- Turn off the stove. Your favorite Mangalore sautekai gojju is ready! Serve it alongside cooked rice. Enjoy the delicious and aromatic meal!
Photo Guide
Mangalore Sautekai (Madras Cucumber), also called Malabar Cucumber
When cut into half
Step one: Peel the Mangalore cucumber. Cut it in half and remove the seeds. Chop the remaining portion into small cubes.
Add cucumber, dry red chilies, tamarind, coriander seeds, and grated coconut to a mixer jar. Grind without adding any water to form a near-smooth paste.
The paste
Step two: Heat oil in a deep-bottomed pan. Add mustard seeds. Allow it to crackle. Add urad dal, hing powder, and curry leaves. Saute on low heat until the lentils turn golden brown.
Add chopped onions. Saute until it becomes translucent.
Step three: Add cucumber paste, turmeric powder, jaggery (optional), and salt. Mix well.
Continue sauteing on medium-low heat.
Cover the lid to avoid the gravy from splattering around. Stir it at regular intervals.
Cook it for 7-8 minutes or until the gravy loses its excess water and becomes semi-solid. Turn off the heat. Your favorite Mangalore sautekai gojju is ready!
Serve Mangalore sautekai gojju (Madras cucumber chutney) alongside cooked rice or flatbread. Enjoy the delicious, flavorsome meal!
