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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour the tempering on the chopped cucumbers. Add salt, sugar, peanuts, lime juice and cilantro. Mix well and serve immediately.
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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
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
% 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.