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Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

Kachumber Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Recipe. Kachumbar is a simple chopped salad with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a salt, pepper/cayenne, lemon dressing. Serve as a side with Indian curries, or as a dip with chips, or over burgers. Vegan Gluten-free Soy-free Oil-free Recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 35 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped small
  • 1 large cucumber chopped small
  • 4-5 red radishes chopped small (optional)
  • 1 green chili finely chopped (remove seeds to reduce heat if needed)
  • 1/4 cup packed chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp or more salt
  • 1/4 tsp or more freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp or more cayenne pure red chili powder
  • 1 tsp or more freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Chop the onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, wash and drain well. * Add to a bowl.
  2. Add the veggies and the rest of the ingredients to a bowl. Taste and adjust salt and heat. Serve.

Notes

  • * To reduce the strong sharp onion flavor, soak the chopped onion in water for 15 minutes. Drain and then use.
  • Variations:Add 2 tbsp of chopped mint.Add a generous pinch of kala namak (Indian Sulfur black salt) or 1/4 tsp or more chaat masala to taste.Add vinegar to taste instead of lemon juice.Add 1/2 tsp roasted ground cumin or coriander powder.Add 1/2 cup or more non dairy yogurt and 1/2 tsp ground cumin and mix in to make raita kind of yogurt dip.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 35kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 190mg (8%) Potassium 297mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 680IU (14%) Vitamin C 15.4mg (17%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 35

% Daily Value*

Calories 35kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Potassium 297mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 680IU 14%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 17%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.