Thouthe Kodel Recipe (Mangalore Southekayi Curry)

Step 1: To begin making the Thouthe Kodel Recipe (Mangalore Cucumber Curry); we will first cook the toor dal in the pressure cooker until soft and mushy

Step 2: Place the toor dal in the pressure cooker along with 1-1/2 cups of water, turmeric powder and salt

Step 3: Cover the pan, pressure cook until you hear one whistle

Step 4: After the first whistle, turn the heat to low and simmer the dal for about 3 to 4 minutes

Step 5: After 3 to 4 minutes, turn off the heat

Step 6: Allow the pressure to release naturally, as the dal will continue to cook in the pressure cooker under pressure

Step 7: Once done, whisk the dal until smooth and keep aside

Step 8: The next step is to cook the Mangalore Cucumber (Touthe) along with the tamarind water

Step 9: Place the cut Mangalore Cucumber (Touthe) and the tamarind water in the pressure cooker

Step 10: Add salt and cover the pressure cooker with its weight on

Step 11: Allow it to pressure cook until you heat 2 to three whistles

Step 12: After the whistles, turn off the heat

Step 13: Place the pressure cooker under cold running water to release the pressure immediately

Step 14: Cucumber cooks very fast, so its important to release the pressure immediately, so it does not become mushy

Step 15: The next step is to make the Masala for the Mangalore Cucumber Curry (Touthe)

Step 16: In small pan; dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, fenugreek seeds, pepper corns and red chillies until you can smell the roasted aromas coming through

Step 17: Place the roasted ingredients along with the coconut and garlic into a food processor and blend to make a smooth paste

Step 18: The final step is to combine all the ingredients

Step 19: In a large sauce pan; add in the cooked and whisked dal, the cucumber tamarind curry and the masala paste

Step 20: Stir well to combine all the ingredients

Step 21: Place the sauce pan on medium heat and give the Thouthe Kodel a boil

Step 22: Once it begins to boil, turn the heat to low and simmer until we get the seasoning ready

Step 23: To prepare the seasoning for the Thouthe Kodel; heat oil in a small pan; add all the seasoning ingredients

Step 24: Allow the seeds to crackle and roast

Step 25: Stir for a couple of seconds until you can smell the aromas coming through

Step 26: Add the seasoning to the simmering Thouthe Kodel and give it a stir

Step 27: Transfer the Thouthe Kodel (Mangalore Cucumber Curry) to a serving bowl and serve it along with warm steamed rice or Neer Dosa