Dosakaya / indian yellow cucumber dal

Ingredients

• Dosakai: A cucmber that is yellow in colour, has a round shape and is available
• in many parts of india. Commonly added in chutney, Sambar,Curry, Dal and
• also making Dosa-avakaaya (a type of Indian pickle).

Health Benefits of Dosakaya/ Indian Yellow Cucumber:

• 1. Cucumbers are very low in calaries, have minimal amounts of fats and
• no cholesterol.
• 2. Have a very high water content and are know to have diuretic properties,
• and thus help in improving the kidney and bladder diseases. Eating cucum
• bers regularly in summer months prevents dehydration.
• 3. Contains ascorbic acid(vitamin c) and caffeic acid, so when applied topically,
• it soothes skin irritations, sunburns, reduces inflammation and rehydrates dry
• skin.
• 4. Good source of silica, which is found in connective tissues like muscles,
• tendons, ligaments,cartilage, and bone. Regular consumption of cucmber
• improves the health and complexion of skin, and healthy hair.
• 5. Moderate source of vitamin c, a natural water soluble antioxidant. It enhances
• the body's immune system, increases the elasticity of skin and blood vessels,
• and prevents bruising of the skin.
• 6. Moderate source of folic acid and vitamins A, which are essential for maintain
• ing a healthy heart and eye sight.
• 7. Good source of other minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium,
• zinc and manganese, which play a very important role in maintaining proper
• metabolic activities of the body.
• 8. Good source of potassium and very low in sodium. This helps in lowering
• the blodd pressure.
• 9. Very good source of dietary fiber. It adds roughage to the contents of the
• intestines, promotes satiety, promotes the health of the colon, and also helps
• in relieving constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disorders, etc.
• 10. Raw cucumber juice also soothes heart burn and acidity, also helps to
• control the eczema, arthritis, and gout.

Ingredients:

• 1 Dosakaya / Indian yellow cucumber
• 1 cup Toor Dal
• 2 Gree chillies
• Salt to taste
• Red chilli powder to taste
• 2 tbs oil
• 1/2 tbs mustard
• 1/2 cumin seeds
• 1 red chilly
• 4 - 5 curry leaves
• A pinch of hing