Southekayi Huli

Southekayi Huli

Southekayi Huli

Veg Vegan

A tangy and spicy cucumber stew made with coconut and spices, typical to the Udupi region.

Cuisines

Mangalorean North Karnataka

Best for

Lunch

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Cucumber 1 cup Cucumber , sliced
Toor Dal 1/2 cup Toor Dal
water 1 cup Water
Tamarind 1 tablespoon Tamarind , pulp
jaggery 1 teaspoon Jaggery
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Coconut 2 tablespoons Coconut , grated
Coriander Seed 2 teaspoons Coriander Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Red Chili 4-5 Red Chili , dried
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf
cooking oil 1 tablespoon Cooking oil

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add soaked toor dal, sliced cucumber, turmeric powder, and 1 cup of water.
  3. 3 Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles until the dal is soft.
  4. 4 In a pan, dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chilies until aromatic.
  5. 5 Grind the roasted spices with grated coconut and a little water to form a smooth paste.
  6. 6 Add the ground paste to the cooked dal and cucumber mixture.
  7. 7 Add tamarind pulp, jaggery, and salt to the mixture and bring it to a boil.
  8. 8 In a separate pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add asafoetida and curry leaves.
  9. 9 Pour the tempering over the huli and mix well.
  10. 10 Simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Tips

Adjust the amount of jaggery and tamarind to balance the sweet and sour taste as per your preference.