Description
Indian Kachumber Salad is a delightful and refreshing side dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine. This simple salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onions, all tossed in a tangy dressing of fresh lemon juice and aromatic spices. It’s an essential accompaniment to rich curries, grilled meats, or can be enjoyed as a light snack on its own. With its quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, Indian Kachumber Salad is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual family dinner or a festive gathering. The vibrant colors and zesty flavors bring an exciting crunch to your meals, making it a must-try dish for health-conscious food lovers.
Ingredients
- 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 all vegetables thoroughly and chop them into uniform-sized pieces: medium-dice the cucumber and tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced vegetables.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle with chaat masala, red chili powder, and sea salt.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg