Cucumber cake

Cucumber cake is a cake prepared using cucumber as a primary ingredient. Additional ingredients may include typical cake ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs and leavening.[1] It may be served as a dessert cake,[2] and some versions are topped with an icing.[1]

Tavsoli

Cucumber cake may be referred to as tavsoli or tausali, and is a dish in Goan cuisine.[3][4] Tavsoli is prepared using cucumber, and additional ingredients may include rice, coconut, jaggery, ghee, cashews and cardamom.[3][4] Turmeric leaves may be placed atop the cake prior to baking, which adds flavor.[3] It may be served as a breakfast dish,[5] and may be prepared in the style of a dhokla[6] and steamed.[7]

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See also

References
  1. Shenoy, Sonali (January 29, 2016). "Cucumber Concoctions". The New Indian Express. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  2. "Meher Marfatia Column: Crosses, a square and Blue Circle". Mid Day. January 10, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  3. Awchat, D.S. (2009). The Goa Portuguesa Cookbook. Popular Prakashan. p. 121. ISBN 978-81-7991-482-3.
  4. Monteiro, Lisa (April 6, 2015). "Youngsters prefer eating non-vegetarian food, finds survey". The Times of India. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  5. "Cucumber cake (Tausalli)". Aayis Recipes. September 7, 2006. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  6. "Tavsoli (cucumber cake)". Food and Health. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  7. Amit, Dassana (January 11, 2016). "Cucumber cake recipe, eggless steamed cucumber cake". Veg recipes of India. Retrieved January 29, 2016.

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