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An ideal summer escort…Cozy Cool Cucumber!

Cucumbers are easy to use and involve in various forms as well in our diets and recipes besides the kakdi ka raita with Pudina, it is also a part of various international recipes as well in the form of dips, salsa, cold sauces and also relishes which we also call as kachumber in Indian kitchens.

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An ideal summer escort…Cozy Cool Cucumber!

Celebrity Master Chef Dr Kaviraj Khialani

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CELEBRITY MASTER CHEF DR KAVIRAJ KHIALANI

Summer season is the one we all wait for on one hand to prepare a number of delicacies like raw mangoes being picked and macerated into ceramic pickle jars, keeping them in the sun and shaking them often as a part of the classical home style pickle making concepts! On the other hand, it’s the scorching heat which raises the temperature of not only the environment but also our body temperature sees a spike with the rays of the sun reaching out all over offering us a good dose of Vitamin D, water content & essential nutrients!

Cucumber is one of those cooling ingredient which is available close to us and we need to ensure it is a part of our diet and plate once in a while in order to utilise its beneficial functions for our body. Most of us do include cucumbers as a part of salads cut sliced, sprinkle of salt and splash of lime is what is found most commonly.

Cucumbers are easy to use and involve in various forms as well in our diets and recipes besides the kakdi ka raita with Pudina, it is also a part of various international recipes as well in the form of dips, salsa, cold sauces and also relishes which we also call as kachumber in Indian kitchens.

Here are a few simple and easy recipes with Cucumbers:

TOSSED MINTED SPICED CUCUMBER SALAD

Ingredients

Cucumbers-150 gms, washed and cubed/sliced.

Assorted lettuce leaves- 1 cup or shredded cabbage.

Red onions- 1 no sliced

Tomatoes- 1 small cubes

Cherry tomatoes- 4-5 sliced

Capsicums- 1 small cubed

For the dressing

Olive oil-1 tbsp.

Lime juice- 2 tbsp.

Salt and crushed black pepper- to taste

Mint leaves- 10-12 no.

Chat masala- ½ tsp or rock salt/ sea salt.

Roasted crushed cumin powder- ¼ tsp

Method

  • Prepare all the ingredients for the salad.
  • In a mixing bowl combine together the ingredients for the dressing mix well and add in the cucumber and other vegetables.
  • Mix well and serve chilled with your meals during lunch/dinner.

CUCUMBER AND KIDNEY BEAN SALSA SALAD

Ingredients

Cucumber- 150gms cubed

Boiled rajma- 1 cup

Olive oil-1 tbsp.

Garlic- 1 tsp chopped

Onion- 1 small chopped

Green chili-2 no chopped

Salt and crushed black pepper

Tomatoes-1 cup chop.

Lime juice or vinegar- 1 tsp

Sugar-1 tsp

Tomato ketchup-1 tbsp.

Mint and coriander leaves-2 tbsp.

Roasted crushed peanuts- 1 tbsp.

Flax seeds/ melon seeds- 1 tsp.

Method

  • Prepare all the ingredients for the salad.
  • In a pan heat oil add garlic, onion, chilies and saute for 1 min, add in tomatoes and salt, pepper cook well for 3-4 mins.
  • Add in the boiled rajma, mint and coriander leaves and mix well, add sugar, vinegar and little tomato ketchup as well.
  • Cook for 2 mins, remove from flame and add in the cucumber cubes once it is cold mix well and serve as a salad garnish with peanuts/seeds/greens and herbs.

CUCUMBER COOLER BOWL

Ingredients

Cucumber- 150 gms peeled and cut into small pieces

Salt and pepper to taste

Bread slice- 2 no soaked in water for 20 secs and squeezed.

Cashews- 1 tbsp. chop/paste

Yogurt- ¼ cup

Peanut butter- 1 tsp

Chilled water- 1 cup

Mint leaves- 10-12 no.

Olive oil- 1 tsp

Roasted crushed cumin powder- ¼ tsp

Method

  • Prepare all the ingredients for the refreshing cold soup.
  • In a blender jar combine all the ingredients and adding little chilled water and curd blend it well.
  • Strain the chilled soup and in a mixing bowl check for salt and add in some fresh mint leaves and serve in bowls/ shot glasses as refreshers.

CUCUMBER COCONUT TROPICAL SALAD

Ingredients

Cucumber-100 gms cubed

Fresh coconut malai- ½ cup tender coconut

Pineapple cubes- ½ cup

Mango cubes- 1/2cup

Yellow/green Tomatoes- ¼ cup cubes

Salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing

Fresh pineapple juice/puree- ¼ cup

Dates-1 tbsp. Chop

Lime juice -1 tsp

Honey- 1 tbsp.

Ginger juice-1 tsp

Mint leaves- 10-12 no

Mustard paste-1/2 tsp

Sugar- 1 tsp

Method

  • Prepare all the ingredients for the recipe.
  • In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients for the dressing.
  • Add in the body of the salad and toss well.
  • Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
  • Dish out and garnish with nuts/seeds/ greens and serve.

Celebrity Master Chef Dr Kaviraj Khialani is a Mumbai-based hotel-restaurant and food consultant. He is specialised in over 33 international cuisines and has quality experience with hotels and airlines as a part of his long journey of over two decades in his chosen field. Chef Kaviraj is a renowned author, academician, food designer, writer and has also been awarded several national awards and global recognitions for his talent & outstanding achievements. Besides having been featured on several food shows on Colors Television and Star Plus he is a mentor, coach and guide to aspiring to be future chefs and hoteliers of tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

 

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