Kachumber Salad with Cucumber, Onion & Tomatoes
Description:
Kachumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Indian side dish, ideal for summer. It features a combination of raw cucumber, onion, and tomatoes, with the added crunch of carrots and a burst of sweetness from pomegranate seeds. Fresh herbs like coriander and mint elevate the flavor, making this salad both healthy and delicious.
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Diabetic Friendly
Ingredients:
- 3 Cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Green Chilli, finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 Carrot (Gajjar), peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Pomegranate Fruit Kernels
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper Powder, as required
- 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder (Jeera)
- 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
- Few sprigs of Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, finely chopped
- Few sprigs of Mint Leaves (Pudina), finely chopped
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Instructions:
- Begin by washing and chopping all the vegetables into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion, green chilli, tomatoes, carrots, and pomegranate seeds. Mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining lemon juice, salt, black pepper powder, and roasted cumin powder. Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Add the finely chopped coriander and mint leaves, giving the salad a gentle stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
This light and nutritious salad pairs beautifully with main dishes like Amritsari Fish Gravy and Butter Garlic Naan for a complete meal. Enjoy!
