Atjar Ketimun (Cucumbers in Turmeric)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Serve this as a cooling contrast to curry or other spicy dishes. Adapted from The New York Times Cookbook. Although the book suggests substituting 1 teaspoon ground ginger for the fresh, I don't recommend this, as the taste will be completely different. Cook time includes chilling time."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons salt (divided)
• 2 shallots, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons ground almonds (optional)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water

directions

1. Combine cucumber pieces with 2 tablespoons of salt.
2. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Rinse and drain well. Squeeze out any excess moisture.
4. Heat peanut oil and saute shallots, garlic and ginger until softened.
5. Add almonds, turmeric, sugar and remaining salt. Stir well.
6. Add vinegar and water.
7. Simmer 10 minutes.
8. Pour over cucumbers.
9. Mix well.
10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Reviews

[Denise P.]

we did add the almonds. DH is a big cucumber fan, and loves ginger and turmeric! we couldn't go wrong here. definitely will make again!

 

[Cuestick]

This was a very tasty side dish. I have had a great harvest of cucumbers in my garden this year and am always happy to find a new use for them. Overall, my family really enjoyed them. There was a nutty flavor that surprised me since I didn't use the almonds. I substituted coconut oil for the peanut oil, otherwise I followed the recipe as written. I served them with Indian Chicken in Tomato Yogurt Sauce. Very nice combination.<br/><br/>Read more: <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/indian-chicken-in-tomato-yogurt-sauce-430674?oc=linkback">http://www.food.com/recipe/indian-chicken-in-tomato-yogurt-sauce-430674?oc=linkback</a>