Indian Salad (Kachumber)
Kachumber Indian Salad is a vibrant and flavorful everyday salad that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The salad is made with staple ingredients that are fresh, bright, and delicious.
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber diced
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped (or yellow onion)
- 1 green chili finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar or lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, green chili, cilantro, and mint.
- Add the lemon juice or vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Toss well to combine, taste the salad and adjust seasonings to your preference.
- This salad is best served immediately but can be covered and chilled for up to 2 hours and then served.
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Notes
- You can adjust the quantities of the vegetables and spices to suit your taste preferences. Some variations of kachumber may also include grated carrots, radishes, or bell peppers.
- This Salad tastes best when it's fresh, so I do not recommend making it ahead. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge but it's best eaten on the same day. If you are making this a couple of hours before serving, that is fine but only add the lemon juice, salt, and spices right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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