Description
Kachumber is a refreshing Indian salad made with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and a simple dressing of lemon juice and spices. It’s often served as a side dish to complement spicy Indian meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and finely chop the cucumber, tomato, onion, and green chili.
- Combine all the chopped vegetables in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped coriander leaves.
- Sprinkle roasted cumin powder and salt over the salad.
- Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Mix well and serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm vegetables for the best taste and texture.
- Adjust the green chili according to your spice preference.
- You can also add radish or carrots for variation.
- Serve immediately to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg