Cake Made From Cucumber? Try This Ratnagiri-Special Cucumber Cake; Recipe Inside

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What You Need

2 large cucumbers, 1 cup semolina, 1 cup grated jaggery, 1/2 cup grated coconut, 1 teaspoon cardamom powder, Pinch of salt, Ghee, milk, yoghurt.

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Grate two large cucumbers and squeeze out excess water using a muslin cloth.

Step 1

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In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cucumber with 1 cup of semolina, 1 cup of grated jaggery, 1/2 cup of grated coconut, 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

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Mix the ingredients thoroughly and let the batter rest for about 15 minutes to allow the semolina to absorb moisture.

Step 3

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Grease a steaming tin or cake tin with ghee.

Step 4

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Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 5

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Steam the batter in a pressure cooker or steamer for about 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 6

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Once cooled slightly, cut the cake into diamond shapes and serve warm, garnished with grated coconut and a drizzle of ghee if desired.

Step 7

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Enjoy this Cucumber cake at home!

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