Khamang Kakdi |Maharashtrian Cucumber Salad

Delightfully crunchy and refreshingly tangy, Khamang Kakdi is a traditional Maharashtrian salad.Made with  cucumbers, peanuts, and a hint of spice, this dish is a celebration of simplicity and taste, perfect for any occasion

Ingredients 

2 Cucumber , washed, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup Freshly grated coconut

1 tbsp Chopped  Coriander (Dhania) Leaves ,

4 tablespoons Roasted Peanuts , skin removed and crushed/ pounded

3 tablespoons Curd 

Salt , to taste

For tempering:

1/4 teaspoon Oil , as required

1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds 

1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds 

1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)

1 Green Chilli , finely chopped

1 sprig Curry leaves , roughly chopped

Method 

Add cucumber, coconut, coriander leaves, peanuts, curd, salt to taste and mix everything well. 

The next step is to temper the Khamang Kakdi. Heat oil in a tadka pan and add mustard seeds and asafoetida. Let it crackle for about 10 seconds.After 10 seconds, add green chillies, curry leaves,cumin seeds and saute for another 15 seconds. Once done, add this tempering to the Khamang Kakdi and mix it well.

At the end, sprinkle some more roasted peanuts over the Khamang Kakdi and give it a mix. The Khamang Kakdi is ready to be served.