How long does Dosakaya Fry take?

28 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 18 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Dosakaya Fry serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Dosakaya Fry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Dosakaya Fry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Dosakaya Fry?

500 grams Dosakaya (Yellow Cucumber), 2 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, 4 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Dosakaya Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

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Dosakaya Fry

Name: Dosakaya Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Curry leaves, De-stemmed; 8 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Salt; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 500 grams Dosakaya (Yellow Cucumber), Cubes; 3 grams Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 4 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

28 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 18 min

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5 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as dosakaya vepudu · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides

Dosakaya fry, a dry Andhra side of yellow cucumber with onion, green chilli and curry leaves. Medium-spicy and vegetarian, serves 4, about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves, De-stemmed2 grams
Green Chilli, Slit8 grams
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Salt1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Dosakaya (Yellow Cucumber), Cubes500 grams
Red Chilli Powder3 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped4 grams

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Method

1
Wash and peel the dosakaya, then taste a small piece; discard the whole dosakaya if it is very bitter. Remove the seeds and cut it into small cubes, slice the onion and slit the green chillies. De-stem the curry leaves and finely chop the coriander leaves.
2
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and urad dal, then add curry leaves and green chillies when the seeds splutter. Fry for 1 minute until the dal turns light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesGreen Chilli
3
Add the sliced onion, salt and turmeric powder. Fry on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion turns soft and light golden.
OnionSaltTurmeric Powder
4
Add the dosakaya cubes, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well, cover and cook on medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes until the vegetable is soft and most of its water has dried.
Dosakaya (Yellow Cucumber)Red Chilli PowderSalt
5
Remove the lid and fry on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until the fry is dry. Switch off the flame and mix in the coriander leaves.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Dosakaya Fry take?: 28 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 18 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Dosakaya Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Dosakaya Fry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Dosakaya Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Dosakaya Fry?: 500 grams Dosakaya (Yellow Cucumber), 2 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Green Chilli, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, 4 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Dosakaya Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.

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