Friday, April 18, 2008

Cucumber Khaman


This is one of my favorite side dish. The name 'Khaman' sounds a little weird for this recipe since it is miles away from Gujarati Khaman dish. My mom used to call this Cucumber Khaman, no idea why though, so I am calling it the same. In the original recipe, people use 'tadka' that is used for Khaman Dhokla with oil, mustard, and green chili etc. This one is oil free though. This is my mom's version. My mom always makes different cucumber dishes. I am a big fans of cucumber recipes, especially this one, since it is very simple to make with ample taste and it is healthy because its oil free.

Ingredients:-


  • 1 English Cucumber, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup Dalia
  • 10-12 Peanuts
  • 2-3 Thai Chili, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp Mint, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Method:-

1. Toast dalia, peanuts, and mustard seeds in pan. Let it cool.

2. Ground toasted mustard seeds. Ground toasted dalia and peanuts coarsely in food processor.

3. Squeeze water from cucumber.

4. In bowl, mix cucumber, daliya, peanuts, mustard, cilantro, mint, green chili, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well until salt is dissolved in khaman.

5. Serve cool or on room temperature.

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Enjoy...

29 comments:

Dhivya said...

Always ur recipes r unique!!!!looks so yummm!keep rocking

Unknown said...

this looks really healthy n delicious..Madhavi u make very nice presentations

Cham said...

Really a different dish, never heard before! Lovely presentation Madhavi.

Cynthia said...

I love that presentation!

Annu said...

This is something interesting ,will try this of sure.

Roma said...

Loved the recipes on your site. Awesome presentation of dishes! I specially like the cucumber ribbons made for the Khaman.

Uma said...

wow, what a presentation! Thanks for sharing a good healthy recipe, Madhavi! I too make dalia chat but mine is completely different from yours (especially not oil free!). You can find my recipe in my blog.

Trupti said...

Nice presentation.
This recipe is new for me ..it looks delicious..thanks for sharing this recipe

Meera said...

Madhavi,
What a unique recipe. Thanks so much for sharing. Will try soon.

Cynthia said...

I would like to send you the recipes you requested. Please email me: tasteslikehome@gmail.com

Beyond Curries said...

Nice presentation Madhavi. As usual a different recipe. I've not heard of this before. Is this a side dish, or it can be eaten by itself?

Cilantro said...

This is new to me. Looks like a salad. I will try this . Thanks for sharing.

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Madhavi said...

Thanxx Dhivya, Divya, cham, cynthia :)))

Thanxx Annu for visiting, plz try and let me know howz it came out:))

Thanxx Roma, trupti, meera, cilantro. m glad u gals liked it:)))))plz try n le me know!!!

Thanxx Madhu, ya thisi s a side dish!!!

Madhavi said...

Uma, ya dalia chat looks really good, nice recipe. Will try your's soon!!!

kamala said...

U have a nice blog here.Like all ur recipes

Vaishali said...

Madhavi, What a delicious and healthy dish. I love cucumber and am so happy to have found your recipe which is divinely vegan. Thanks.

Madhavi said...

Thanxx Cynthia, will mail u soon.

Thanxx Kamala!!

Thanxx Vaishali!!

Alpa said...

that's a wonderful salad! i bet it's lovely in the summer!

Swati Raman Garg said...

ur presententions are always awesome gal.. u rock...

Rupa said...

Lovely presentation....It must be tasting yummy also :)Thanks

Unknown said...

This looks yummy! Great entry and perfect for summer.

Homecooked.

Prajusha said...

This looks lovely and nice presentation..

Deepa Kuber said...

Nice entry.. and lovely presentation.

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EC said...

Just loved the way u have decorated the plate...very cooling dish for hot summers..thanks for sending it to the event

Sunshinemom said...

Hey! where did you pick up these recipes - they are all good and new!

ranji said...

wow!!this looks really refreshing and cool...loved the presentation!!!
I also wanted to make a small correction in my name:)..my name is not rajni its ranji short for ranjeetha:)...Thanks!!!

Andhra Flavors said...

Nice presentation with cucumber