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Kachumber (Authentic Indian Cucumber Salad)

Kachumber, a traditional Indian cucumber salad, has become a popular side dish worldwide and is an excellent option for those looking for a fresh way to add some flavor to their meal. This simple salad is made with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 24kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cucumber (2-3 medium)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (1-2 medium)
  • ½ cup red onion (½-1 small)
  • ¼ cup cilantro (coriander leaves)
  • ¼-½ teaspoon salt or as per taste
  • ¼-½ teaspoon chili powder or as per taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)

Instructions

  • Wash the cucumber, tomato, and onions. Pat dry using a kitchen towel.
  • Peel the cucumber. Deseed the tomatoes.
  • Chop the cucumber, tomato, and onion into even-sized pieces and transfer them into a bowl.
  • Roughly chop the cilantro and add it to the bowl.
  • Squeeze in lime/lemon juice.
  • Top with salt and chili powder. Mix well and serve.

Notes

An authentic Indian kachumber will have the cucumbers peeled as the Indian variety of cucumbers has a thick and prickly skin. However, you may choose to skip this step.
As a general guide, use 2 parts of cucumber with 1 part of tomato and half part of red onion. In this recipe, I have used 2 cups of cucumber, 1 cup of tomatoes, and ½ cup of red onion. Adjust as per your preference. However, keep onions less as more onions may overpower the salad.
Use ripe but firm tomatoes, as overripe tomatoes will make salad mushy. Also, deseed the tomatoes so that it does not release excessive moisture.
If you want to make it ahead, you can keep all the chopped vegetables ready and place them in the refrigerator. Add the dressing ingredients just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg