Oct 10, 2008

Instant Cucumber Pickle

Cucumber Pickle

Whenever you crave for a pickle that involves no frying or grinding, then try this pickle. I used green American cucumber for this pickle. This is so easy to prepare with easily available ingredients.

Ingredients:
  • 1 small Cucumber
  • 1 tsp Sambhar Powder
  • 2 tsp red Chili Powder
  • A pinch of Turmeric
  • 3 tsp Oil
  • Salt
Preparation:

Wash the cucumber well and wipe off with a paper towel. There should be no moisture as this pickle tends to attract mold if wet.

Then peel its skin and chop into fine pieces. Transfer these pieces to a dry bowl.

Add all the rest of the ingredients to these pieces and mix well with a clean spoon or spatula.

Leave it covered for 30 minutes so that all the ingredients blend well.

That’s it! The yummy cucumber pickle is ready to be eaten. Enjoy this pickle with steaming hot rice.

This pickle can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Never leave it outside when not using.
Cucumber Pickle

Updated to Add:

Sending this yummy pickle to Sunshinemom's "FCI: Brown" event.
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46 comments:

  1. RaksOctober 10, 2008 at 2:37 AM

    Oh,that's a neat idea!
    You know,in salem(tamil nadu)we get cucumber cut into four halves and they will sprinkle this sambar powder,red chilli powder and salt.
    We love so much!! The ingredients are similar,i am sure this tastes great!

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  2. STOctober 10, 2008 at 2:48 AM

    Lovely easy and simple pickle sounds very delicious...Will try for sure...

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  3. Priya SureshOctober 10, 2008 at 3:21 AM

    Easy n hot pickles with simple ingredients, should try...thanks for sharing such an awesome pickles Uma..am really craving for pickles..

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  4. RadhikaOctober 10, 2008 at 3:37 AM

    It looks mouth watering. they sell in the beaches by slicing them into four and smearing the masalas. yummy.....

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  5. jayasreeOctober 10, 2008 at 3:45 AM

    I always slice them and add the ingredients u mentioned and eat them. Great idea to convert that into a pickle.

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  6. lubnakarim06October 10, 2008 at 3:57 AM

    Wow this is something new and looks awesome. Simple and easy too.

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  7. LakshmiOctober 10, 2008 at 3:59 AM

    pickle looks spicy and also it must be crunchy to eat na. Good one Uma..

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  8. FinlaOctober 10, 2008 at 5:01 AM

    I love instant pickles. This looks yumm

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  9. PallaviOctober 10, 2008 at 5:30 AM

    Awesome. Easy and simple. Now I dont have to worry about not finding Dosakaya for the pickle.

    Uma I have tagged you on a meme..check it out -

    http://pallavi-foodblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/whole-wheat-vegan-banana-nut-bread.html

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  10. Deepa KuberOctober 10, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    instant pickles are always so convenient to prepare when u dont have anythg else as side dish..i loved ur idea of adding sambhar powder to it.. will try that.. i too have posted instant carrot pickle in my blog as my 1st post. check it out :)

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  11. MeeraOctober 10, 2008 at 5:54 AM

    loved this pickle. Will try soon.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 10, 2008 at 5:59 AM

    Looks yummy uma.

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  13. anudivyaOctober 10, 2008 at 7:09 AM

    I am so making this today... I have some sliced cucumber from salad yesterday, will chunk them up and make a pickle. Awesome idea Uma.

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  14. MedhaaOctober 10, 2008 at 7:09 AM

    This looks easy enough, will try this soon

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  15. Daily MealsOctober 10, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    The pickle looks yummy and spicy...

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  16. SangeethOctober 10, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    now a days u r posting a lot of pickles uma...wat spl? any I am off to chaitus blog to hear her sing!

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  17. ChamOctober 10, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    He he another one to add up in my try out pickle list, may be I can try today! Quick and delish Uma!

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  18. PavaniOctober 10, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    its lovely and simple way to do.thanks for sharing uma dear...

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  19. Mahimaa's kitchenOctober 10, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    Super easy.. never ever imagined to make a pickle out of cucumber.. will bookmark it!

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  20. UnknownOctober 10, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    Easy one Uma..When I saw the picture I thought it resembled potato fry..

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  21. KonkaniBloggerOctober 10, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    Wow, instant pickle is always welcome..I am goin to try this rite today and will let u know..

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  22. Vanamala HebbarOctober 10, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    so easy pickle tht 2 cucumber..interesting

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  23. UnknownOctober 10, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    dosakaya pachadi sooooper

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  24. mitr_bayareaOctober 10, 2008 at 10:49 AM

    Very nice cucumber pickely, looked like a deep fried curry for a moment.

    Very cute to hear your daughter sing.

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  25. kamalaOctober 10, 2008 at 11:21 AM

    Tempting me with ur pickels and thovayals Uma..So easy to make..

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  26. raajiOctober 10, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    I just love this pickle..but we dont get this here at my place.....
    Actually i bought the whole silverset at one of jewellery store in Hyderabad....Durga jewellers

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  27. UshaOctober 10, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Wow this is so simple and quick....good one :)

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  28. CilantroOctober 10, 2008 at 2:56 PM

    New to me .Will try it out. Nice color to the pickle.

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  29. UnknownOctober 10, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    good one yaar..have to try this out!!

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  30. delhibelleOctober 10, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    Yum! Thanks for an easy and lovely recipe

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  31. sraOctober 10, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    Never knew of this, tks for the recipe.

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  32. UnknownOctober 11, 2008 at 12:59 AM

    Really excellant... nice entry... sounds deliicous...

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  33. PavaniOctober 11, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    thank u uma for ur lovely comments on panchamrutham

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  34. SunshinemomOctober 11, 2008 at 4:33 AM

    Looks delicious, Uma! Would love to see it on FIC!

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  35. SujathaOctober 11, 2008 at 8:47 AM

    thats an interesting recipe, Uma! looks delicious.. Your daughter's video was very nice.. She has a good voice :)

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  36. Priya SureshOctober 11, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    Dear Uma..i got something spl in my blog for u..pls check it..

    http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/10/butterfly-award.html

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  37. KonkaniBloggerOctober 11, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    Hey Uma, I made it yest and we absolutely liked it. So quick for a pickle. Thanx for an innovative and nice recipe..

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  38. Sum RajOctober 11, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    easy and simple pickle ..its new to me..looks spicy nd great

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  39. SuganyaOctober 11, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    This is a very cool pickle. Looks so good. Mouthwatering one. YUM!

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  40. vandana rajeshOctober 12, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    Very nice and interesting pickle recipe. Generally dont make pickles at home but will surely try this one.

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  41. Gloria BakerOctober 12, 2008 at 8:14 AM

    Looks so yummy I like it!! xGloria

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  42. Aditi..............:)October 12, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    hey thanks for dropping by m blog...btw....cucumber pickle sounds so beautiful!!! never heard b4.....:)

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  43. UnknownOctober 12, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    Uma..lemme name u pickle rani...hehhe sry just kidding..luv this spicy pickle...

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  44. LaavanyaOctober 12, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    I bet that is delicious.. and so simple too :)

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  45. TBCOctober 14, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    What a super easy one this is! and just a handful of ingredients too...

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  46. Madhu's cooking galleryFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Totally new to me! looks great! u have so many pickle recipes..!

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma