Ingredients

• 2 - medium-sized cucumbers, cut into a small dice
• 1 tbsp - canola oil
• 1 sprig - curry leaves, separated
• 1 tsp - mustard seeds
• 2 - green chillies, slit down the middle
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 3 tbsp - mint, cut into shreds
• 2 tbsp - coconut shreds

How to Make Cucumber-Mint Subzi

• Heat the oil.
• Add the mustard seeds and when they sputter, add the curry leaves and green chillies.
• Within seconds, add the turmeric and then the cucumber pieces. Stir well to coat thoroughly with the oil.
• Add salt.
• Allow the cucumber to cook for about 15-20 minutes over a medium flame, stirring occasionally.
• Once the cucumber is tender, add more salt if needed and turn off the heat.
• Sprinkle with the fresh mint and coconut.