Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the cucumbers. If you want you may peel them. Chop finely and add to a bowl.

Step 2

Pour ghee to a small pan/tadka pan and heat on a medium flame. Add the cumin and mustard seeds (optional). When they begin to sizzle and pop, add green chili and curry leaves, followed by hing.

Step 3

Turn off, cool down slightly. If you want you may remove the chilies & curry leaves with a spoon. Pour the tadka all over the chopped cucumbers & mix well.

Step 4

Do this when you are ready to serve – Stir in salt, sugar, lemon juice and coriander leaves.

Step 5

Sprinkle crushed peanuts and serve Indian Cucumber Salad as a side.