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Dosakay

Dosakay

Dosakay

Dosakay, also known as yellow cucumber, is a small, round yellow cucumber with green overlay and intermittent stripes creating the appearance of sections. As it matures, its skin becomes more yellow and its patches become smaller. It's flesh is pale-yellow to white and its seeds are small and edible.

It has a tangy flavor. It is sweet and flavorful.

It is commonly used in Indian Sambar, salads, chutneys.

Nutritional Facts

  • rich source of minerals, vitamins, vitamin A, thiamine(Vitamin B1), vitamin C, Niacin (Vitamin B3), vitamin b5, riboflavin(Vitamin B2), phosphorus, calcium, iron, potassium, carbohydrates, protein, fat, fiber, Folate (Vitamin B9), Zinc and Magnesium

Some of the recipes are:

  • Dosakaya Pappu
  • Dosakai Pachadi
  • Dosakaya Chicken curry

Dosakaya Mutton curry
Ingredients

  • Lamb meat - 1lb
  • Indian cucumber - 1 big diced
  • Onions -2 sliced
  • Green chillies - 2
  • Tomatoes - 2 diced
  • mustard seeds 1/4 tsp
  • Curry leaves
  • Ginger & garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Coriander pwd - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric pwd - 1/4 tsp
  • Red chilli pwd - 2 tsp ( adjust according to taste)
  • Garam masala pwd - 1/2 tsp
  • Oil - 3 tbsp
  • Salt to taste

Dosakaya Mutton curry
Dosakaya Mutton curry

Method

  1. Heat oil in a deep vessel or cooker, add mustard seeds, chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves and fry until onions are golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Now add meat, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and turmeric and mix cover with lid and cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes till meat changes color.
  3. Add chopped cucumber and tomato pieces to the meat and cook on medium for 5-10 minutes (until cucumber pieces are transparent).
  4. Then pour 1 cup water, cover with the lid and let it cook until the meat is soft and tender.
  5. Finally, add garam masala powder, adjust the salt and serve hot with roti or hot steamed rice

Dosakai Pachadi

Dosakai Pachadi

Dosakai Pappu

Dosakai Pappu

Dosakay Chicken Curry

Dosakay Chicken Curry

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