Goan Cucumber Cake
There When one says Goa, we think of the beaches, sea breeze and of course the sea-food. But once you try this Goan-Maharashtrian dessert, you'll get one more reason fall in love with this place!
INGREDIENTS
Grated Cucumber - 3 Cup
Jaggery Powder - 2 1/2 Cup
Rava Lightly Roasted- 2 1/2 Cup
Cooking Oil - 2 TBSP
Cardamom Powder - 1/2 TSP
Saunf Powder - 1/2 TSP
Dry Fruits - 2 TBSP
Salt to taste
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cooking Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
RECIPE | CUCUMBER CAKE
Unlike baking, this recipe doesn’t require accurate measurements, microwave or much of cooking skills. Sure, you have to be approximate, but a little less or little more of the ingredients won’t cause any disaster 😉
For a short version, refer this IG video of Cucumber Cake.
For the in-detail recipe, please read through
Preparing the Batter
Line up the ingredients.
2. Roast the dry fruits - I used Chana Dal (Futane Dal), Cashews and Almonds
3. In a cooking bowl, mix together the Cucumber, Jaggery Powder, Roasted Rava, Cardamom Powder and Saunf
4. Add 2 TBSP Cooking Oil, Salt to taste and mix well with the batter.
5. Layer the dry fruits on top
Making the Cake
Place a Tava on the gas stove and pre-heat.
On the pre-heated Tava, place the cooking pot with a lid on. Cook on a medium-low flame for about 20-25 minutes.
3. Do a knife-test to see if the batter is cooked
Once cooked, take-off the heat and let the Cucumber cake cool down. Cut into pieces and serve!
Optionally you can also top the cake with honey for more moist and sweeter taste
