400- 450 gmVellarikka (Golden Cucumber)peeled and seeded and cubed, measured before cleaning
1Small - mediumRaw mangosliced, adjust the qty according to the sourness of the mango
2-3Green chilliSlit lengthwise
1/2tspTurmeric powder
1 1/4cupGrated coconut
1/4tspJeera (cumin)
1/4tspChopped garlic
2Small / pearl onion sliced
1/2 - 1tsp Coriander powder
1/4tspTurmeric powder
4-5Small / Pearl Onionsliced
1/2tspMustard seeds
2Dry red chillies
A pinch Turmeric and chilli powder
Curry leaves
Salt
2tspCoconut oil
Instructions
Cook together cubed golden cucumber, sliced mango, green chilli, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt with 2.5 cups water. Bring it to a boil and cook on lowest flame, till cucumber and mango becomes tender. Around 12 - 15 mins.
Grind together grated coconut, cumin, 2 small onion, chopped garlic, coriander powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder with 1/2 cup water for 3-4 mins. Add another 1/2 cup water and grind for 3-4 mins till it becomes a smooth paste.
Add 1/4 cup water to the coconut paste and mix well using a spatula. Add this to the cooked cucumber and mango. Mix well. Cook on low flame for 7 - 10 mins. Do not let it boil.
Heat oil in a small pan and crackle the mustard seeds. Add sliced small onion, dry red chilli and curry leaves. Fry it till the onion becomes golden brown. Add a pinch of turmeric and chilli powder. Mix well and add to the curry. Let the curry rest for 15 minutes and serve with rice.
Notes
I think if you like, you can add some drumstick also in this curry. Cook it along with cucumber and raw mango.