Kachumber salad
A crunchy, refreshing salad of chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion with lime juice and fresh cilantro. It is a cooling side for rich curries.
Kachumber Salad: Miansari66, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Kachumber is a staple side across India, served with rice, biryani and grilled dishes. Its simple chopped style is similar to the salads found across the Middle East and Central Asia.
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Recipe
Make Kachumber salad at home
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 green chili, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- Salt
How it's made
- Dice the cucumbers, tomatoes and onion into even small cubes.
- Place them in a large bowl with the chili and cilantro.
- Add lime juice, roasted cumin and chaat masala.
- Season with salt just before serving.
- Toss gently and taste.
- Serve immediately or chill 10 minutes.
Variations
- Add roasted peanuts for crunch.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
- Include radish and carrot.
Cook’s tip: Salt only right before serving so the vegetables stay crisp and not watery.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Kachumber Salad: Miansari66, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons)