Sanjivani Warm Cucumber Salad

Health Benefits:

Sanjivani Warm Cucumber Salad is a must try recipe to enrich your diet with magnesium, potassium and Vitamin K. Known to reduce the cholesterol and sugar levels, cucumber is a popular choice for hydration and weight loss. Made with mild spices, Warm Cucumber Salad with mild spices reduces the Kapha quality of cucumbers as well as makes it Pitta pacifying and can be a second vegetable to enjoy with Roti or Paratha.

Ingredients:

• Cucumber, diced-1 cup
• Lemonjuice 6-8 drops

Spices:

• Mustard seeds-1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds-1/2 teaspoon
• Black Pepper, finely crushed-1/4 teaspoon or more if desired
• Turmeric-1/4 teaspoon
• Asafoetida– 1 pinch
• Salt to taste

Liquids:

• Avocado/Canola oil/other Cooking oil-1 teaspoon

Cooking Instructions:

• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds and when they crackle, add cumin seeds and asafetida.
• Add turmeric, black pepper, cucumber, and salt. Sauté for 2 minutes as you mix them well.

Serve with Tortilla/Roti/Paratha.