Kakdi Koshimbir (Spicy Indian Cucumber Salad)

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    137 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish, Salad

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Kakdi Koshimbir (Spicy Indian Cucumber Salad)

Kakdi Koshimbir, also known as Khamang Kakdi, is a simple, easy to make, refreshing Indian cucumber salad bursting with crunch and flavor. This hydrating, low-carb recipe can be made in just 15 minutes, and is a delicious vegetarian and gluten-free side dish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 cucumbers Persian
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoon peanuts
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice

Tempering

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) skip for gluten-free
  • 4-6 Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)
  • 1 green chili pepper slit lengthwise, optional
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Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumbers. If you prefer, you can skip it too. Cut the ends and discard. Then cut them into small pieces. Then transfer to a medium bowl.
  2. On a cutting board, roughly chop the peanuts. You can crush in a mortar pestle or put in a ziploc and crush with a rolling pin or pulse in a grinder to coarsely crush too. Keep aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Then add hing, curry leaves and green chili. Then cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Pour the tempering on the chopped cucumbers. Add salt, sugar, peanuts, lime juice and cilantro. Mix well and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cucumbers: I used Persian cucumbers, which are like mini cucumbers. You can use other varieties of cucumber too. Adjust amount based on size of cucumbers. 
  • Skip peanuts: You can use other nuts of choice if you are allergic to peanuts. Or use pumpkin or sunflower seeds for crunch. 
  • Make it vegan: Skip ghee and use your preferred plant based oil. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 192mg (8%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 276IU (6%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 192mg 8%
Potassium 497mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 276IU 6%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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