Kakdi Thalipeeth / Cucumber Pancake

To make 4-5 medium sized thalipeeth

Ingredients

4 cucumber - grated
1 cup rice flour

1/2 cup besan / gram flour

1 medium sized onion - finely chopped

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp carom seeds
1/4 cup cilantro - finely chopped

salt to taste

Procedure

• Take grated cucumber in a mixing bowl. Add onion, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, carom seeds, chopped cilantro and salt to taste. Mix well and cover it. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Cucumber will loose some water. Add besan and mix well. Add little rice flour at a time and keep mixing. There is no need to add water. Consistency should be very soft and sticky. Make 4 equal sized balls and keep them aside.
• Heat pan and add 1 tsp of oil. Spread oil all over the pan. Keep one ball in a center and spread it gently by hand. Use few drops of water and try to spread it thin. Cover the pan and let it roast for 2-3 minutes. Turn on to other side and roast nicely. Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.