Gidda Southekayi Palya

In today’s blog, I will share the recipe for Gidda Sauthekayi palya, or short cucumber curry. In North Karnataka, various unique vegetables are grown and consumed within the region. Various cucumbers are available on the market. Gidda southekayi is one such variety and is most loved in the north Karnataka region. Now, without any delay, let’s jump into the recipe of Gidda Sauthekayi palya.

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 Ingredients 

7-8 small Cucumbers 
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1/2 cup of Onion Paste
1 tablespoon of Chili Paste
2 tbsp Nigerseeds powder
3 to 4 tbsp Tamarind pulp
1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder 
1/4 tbsp Garam Masala
1/2 tbsp Salt (as per taste)
2 to 3 tbsp Oil
1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds 
6 to 8 curry leaves
                         

Instructions with Images

Wash 7-8 small Cucumbers 

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Partially cut the cucumbers into 4 pieces

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Add 1/2 cup of Onion Paste

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Add 1 tbsp Green Chili Paste

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Next add 2 tbsp Nigerseeds powder

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Add 3 to 4 tbsp Tamarind pulp

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Add 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder 

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After that add 1/4 tbsp Garam Masala

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Add 1/2 tbsp Salt (as per taste)

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Mix everything well and now the stuffing is ready

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Fill the stuffing into the Cucumber pieces

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Add 2 to 3 tbsp Oil

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Add 1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds and let them splatter

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Now, add the stuffed Cucumbers to it 

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And add leftover stuffing 

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Mix everything well 

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Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes on low flame

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Open the lid and mix everything well 

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After that add 6 to 8 curry leaves and saute

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Close the lid and cook for 5 more minutes
Now the Gidda Sauthekayi palya is ready.

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You might like our Jowar roti recipe for the best combination.

Gidda Sauthekayi palya tastes perfect along with Jowas roti, Akki rotti, and Chapati. I love to enjoy it with hot rice as well. It tastes heavenly and yummy! Do give this a try. I am sure you will love it. If you liked the recipe for Gidda Sauthekayi palya, please share it with your friends and family. 
Happy Eating!