Cucumber Curry 🥒

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A very good day to all my dear friends! ❤️

Cucumber curry is a simple, delicious, and refreshing Sri Lankan dish that brings the comforting taste of traditional home cooking to the family dining table. Cucumber is a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in many different ways. When cooked with aromatic spices, onions, curry leaves, and creamy coconut milk, it becomes tender, flavourful, and delicious. This easy-to-prepare curry is a wonderful addition to a nutritious homemade meal. Its mild flavour and creamy texture make it a perfect accompaniment to warm rice, roti, or other traditional Sri Lankan dishes. So, my dear friends, let’s see how to prepare this delicious and comforting cucumber curry at home!
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Materials Used.

1 cucumber, washed, cleaned, and cut into pieces
½ cup thick coconut milk
1 cup thin coconut milk
Salt, as needed
⅓ teaspoon mustard powder
⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
A little chopped onion
Curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaves), and cinnamon
2 chopped green chillies
Chopped garlic, as needed

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The cooking process as follows.

Now, let’s get ready to prepare the cucumber curry. First, take a cooking pot and add the chopped cucumber, chopped onion, curry leaves, rampe (pandan leaves), garlic, salt, turmeric powder, curry powder, and thin coconut milk. Place the pot on the stove and cook for about 5 minutes.

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As the cucumber begins to cook, add the mustard powder and mix everything well.
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Next, add the thick coconut milk and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
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Our delicious cucumber curry is now ready to enjoy! The tender cucumber pieces blend beautifully with the fragrant spices and creamy coconut milk, creating a comforting dish full of flavor. Serve it warm with rice and your favorite curries for a satisfying homemade meal. I hope you enjoy preparing and sharing this simple Sri Lankan dish with your family and loved ones. ❤️🌿

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