Description
Indian Kachumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that brings together the crispness of fresh vegetables with zesty spices. This easy-to-make salad is a staple in Indian cuisine, complementing rich curries and flavorful biryanis beautifully. With its mix of diced cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onions, it offers a delightful crunch that awakens the palate. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this salad can be prepared in under 10 minutes, making it an ideal addition to any meal. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber (medium-diced)
- 2 large hot house tomatoes (medium-diced)
- 1 large red onion (finely-diced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all vegetables: dice the cucumber and tomatoes, and finely chop the onion.
- Combine all diced vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the veggies and sprinkle with chaat masala, red chili powder, and sea salt.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 23
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg