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Vellarikaai Thayir Pachadi (Cucumber Raitha)

Thevaiyaanaa porutkal (Necessary ingredients):
1) Getti thayir (Thick curd) - kaal litre (250 ml)
2) Jeeragam (Cumin seeds) - oru thekkarandi (1 tbsp)
3) Kadugu (Mustard seeds) - oru thekkarandi (1 tbsp)
4) Vellarikaai - thol neeki thuruviyadhu (Peeled cucumber - grated finely) - rendu (2 nos)
5) Karuveppilai (Curry leaves) - oru kothu (10 to 15 leaves)
6) Pachai milagai (Green chilly) - ondru (1 no)
7) Kothamalli (Cilantro) - oru kothu (1 cup nicely chopped)
8) Thuriviya thengaai (Grated coconut) - oru karandi (1 cup)
8) Uppu (Salt) - thevaiyaana alavu (right quantity)
9) Oil (Ennai) - oru thekkarandi (1 tbsp)

Sei murai (How to do):
1) Grind the coconut along with cumin seeds and green chilly to a fine paste
2) Blend the curd to thick shake
3) Add the salt to the curd
4) In a thavaa (Ilupa chatti) add a little oil and fry the mustard seeds, curry leaves and cumin seeds
5) Add it to the blended curd
6) Add the grated cucumber to the blend
7) Mix well
8) Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on the top

Vellarikaai thayir pachadi (Cucumber raitha) is ready. Serve it as a side dish for Aaalu paratha or have it with hot Vegetable biriyani or any mixed rice.

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