Karnataka

Introduction

A traditional Udupi-style dish made using cucumber simmered in a coconut-yogurt gravy. It’s light, tangy, and often part of Karnataka temple meals.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped Mangalore cucumber

• ½ cup yogurt

• ¼ cup grated coconut

• 1 green chili

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• Salt to taste

• Mustard seeds, curry leaves for tempering
  

Instructions:

1. Cook cucumber with salt and turmeric.

2. Grind coconut, green chili, cumin.

3. Add paste and simmer. Turn off heat.

4. Whisk yogurt and add.

5. Temper with mustard seeds and curry leaves.
   

Pro Tips:

• Avoid boiling after yogurt is added.

• Use sour curd for traditional taste.
  

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with rice and papad.
  

Fun Fact:
Majjige Huli is a key item during Ugadi and temple festivities.