Magge (South Indian Cucumber) Seeds Tambuli (Curd Chutney).

“Magge Beeyeche Tambuli / South Indian Cucumber Seeds Curd Chutney (Curry)” … This is a delicious side dish that goes very well when served with rice along with other dishes. Magge is known for its cooling properties and should be consumed without any hesitation. This tambuli is prepared with the innermost flesh along with its seeds and it tastes awesome … Yumz … 

** Tambuli or Curd Chutney / chutney with addition of curds, is a item that is served as side dish along with other curries. Tambuli is not heated / cooked and is sort of chutney sort of dish to which most of the time beaten curds are added on. I have prepared a few tambuli and posted before and this one is another one that you should make and relish if Magge / South Indian Cucumber / Mangalore Cucumber is available in your vicinity. Magge is very good for health as it has lots of cooling properties and is extensively used in the South Indian Kitchens. We Konkani Saraswat’s relish this Veggie very much by adding it to all possible dishes that we prepare. They are added and prepared as semi dry curry, ambat, koddle, chutney, dosa, Idly and many more dishes. I have included many dishes with the addition of magge and you can use the label or search option in this blog and you will get them all. Do try out the other dishes along with this dish too and enjoy the health benefits of this versatile veggie. 

** Here is the simple method of preparing “Magge Beeyeche Thambuli / South Indian Cucumber Seeds Curd Chutney (Curry)” … My Style … 

** Add 2 cups of the inner seeds along with the attached fleshy portion into mixer grinder along with half to one cup of water and grind to a very smooth paste. Sieve this through a very fine sieve and collect the water. Only the water portion is used, so discard the residue left in the sieve.

** Add one cup of freshly grated coconut along with ¼ tsp ajwain (carom) seeds, 1 tsp jeera (cumin) seeds, 4-5 pepper corns (mirey), 4-5 green chillies cut into pieces and grind to a very smooth paste adding on the sieved ground magge water. Do not add too much of the water in one go or else the grinding will not be smooth. Use all the strained water while grinding or mix into the paste later on. 

** In a bowl add in one cup of thick curds and beat it to a smooth consistency. Now add in the ground magge paste along with another half cup of water (if needed), salt to taste and mix well to a very smooth mixture. Now the tambuli is ready to be tempered, check the consistency and add on more water if needed now. 

** For Tempering : Heat 1 tsp of coconut oil (you can use any oil), when hot lower the heat and add in ¼ tsp of urad dal, when the color changes slightly immediately add in ½ tsp of jeera, ½ tsp of mustard seeds, 2-3 small or cut red chilly pieces and 5-6 curry leaves. Fry till mustard crackles and pour it over the tambuli. Cover and keep it aside for just 10 minutes. 

** “Magge Beeyeche Tambuli / South Indian Cucumber Seeds Curd Chutney (Curry)” is done and ready to be served. This is a delicious side dish that goes very well when served with rice along with other dishes. I served it with Sprouted Matki-Magge Ambat and vangi podi and the my thali was loved by my friends. Do try this out and enjoy with your family and friends. 

** Important Note : Here we will be using only the innermost fleshy with seeds portion of the magge / south Indian cucumber for the recipe while the other flesh portion of the same is used in preparing other curries. 

** Also REMEMBER TO TASTE a few seeds of the magge, to check if they taste bitter, as if they are bitter it is best to discard the same and should not be prepared into tambuli which will turn into bitter and inedible. Check the picture given above of the seeds for better understanding.

** Serve the Magge Beeyeche (seeds) Tambuli immediately and do not try to keep it or store it away in fridge for later use. It not only looses taste but also turns slightly darker in color. Best served fresh with addition of fresh curds. The curds too should not be sour in taste. 

** You can also click on the link given below for similar and spicier masala dishes prepared with the addition of Magge / South Indian Cucumber, I have included many dishes using magge as it is a favorite veggie in my home ….. 

http://gayathrifoodbytes.blogspot.com/search?q=magge

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