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yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

coconut

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Coconut milk provides a similar flavor with less preparation.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer heat while bell peppers provide sweetness.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: black mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard seeds

Black mustard seeds have a stronger flavor.

Peel and chop the cucumber into small pieces.

Grind coconut, green chilies, and ginger into a smooth paste.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.

Add curry leaves and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the chopped cucumber and turmeric powder, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

In a bowl, whisk yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Combine the cooled cucumber mixture with the yogurt, stirring gently to mix.

Season with salt and asafoetida, adjusting to taste.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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