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    Home > Meal Type > Sides

    Kachumber Salad (Indian Salad)

    Updated: Nov 2nd 2021 • Published: Jun 3rd 2020 • 7 Comments

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    Kachumber Salad is the cucumber, tomato, and onion salad that is so popular at many Indian restaurants. You can sometimes find it on the menu, but more often, it is served with poppadoms or as a garnish.

    This is a fresh, easy chopped salad with a simple dressing. Although it is traditionally served with curries and dals, you could add it to your burgers, tacos, burrito bowls, or use it as a dip with chips.

    The vegetables are dressed with lemon juice, salt, and a little cumin and chili. If you want to add some fresh herbs, cilantro or mint would be great options. A crisp and colorful salad that everyone will love!

    the edge of a dark blue plate piled with Kachumber Salad

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    Making the recipe

    So this is a very straightforward recipe!! Everything is chopped up and combined in a bowl! That is all there is to it!  

    I do have a couple of tips for making your Kachumber the best it can be.

    Recipe tips

    • Once you have chopped the tomatoes and cucumber, add them to a non-metallic bowl with the salt. This will draw out some of the water from the vegetables. This keeps them crunchy and stops water from being collected at the bottom of the bowl.
    • When you have chopped your onions, pop them in a colander or fine-mesh sieve and run them under cold water for 15 seconds. This takes some of the acrid raw taste away but leaves enough to still give your Kachumber flavor.
    small cubes of tomato, cucumber and red onion on a dark blue plate

    Recipe Adaptions

    As well at the classic, cucumber, tomato, and onion you can add extra veg to your Kachumber, just ensure they are all chopped to a similar size.

    • radish
    • capsicum
    • grated carrot
    • avocado
    • cabbage
    • boiled corn
    a blue plate of salad on a white napkin with fresh cilantro in the background

    What to serve with Kachumber

    Kachumber is the perfect side salad for curries and dahls. Try these delicious recipes:

    • Chicken Rogan Josh
    • Lamb Dopiaza
    • Chicken Jalfrezi
    • Dhal
    • Garlic Naan 
    • Peshwari Naan
    a blue plate of curry, rice, naan and kachumber

    Enjoy x



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    Kachumber - Indian Salad Recipe

    Kachumber Salad is the cucumber, tomato, and onion salad that is so popular at many Indian restaurants. You can sometimes find it on the menu, but more often, it is served with poppadoms or as a garnish. This is a fresh, easy chopped salad with a simple dressing. A crisp and colorful salad that everyone will love!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 26kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups chopped cucumber
    • 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup chopped red onions
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • pinch cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • salt to taste
    • Optional - cilantro and mint

    Instructions

    • Place the cucumber and tomatoes in a non-metallic bowl. Sprinkle over the salt, stir well, and set to one side.
      2 cups chopped cucumber
      2 cups chopped tomatoes
      ¼ teaspoon salt

    • Place the chopped red onions in a colander or fine-mesh sieve and rinse them in cold water for 15 seconds. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
      1 cup chopped red onions

    • Pour away any of the collected juice from the cucumber and tomato.
    • Add the red onions, cumin, cayenne, and lemon juice to the bowl.
      1 cup rinsed red onions
      ½ teaspoon ground cumin
      pinch cayenne pepper
      1 tablespoon lemon juice


    • Toss and check your seasoning. You'll probably want more salt.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. C. Smith says

      December 20, 2022 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      This is such a simple and yet refreshing addition to an Indian meal. I did add more salt and cumin and also added black pepper. The cilantro takes it to the next level, so I would add it if everyone likes it. One of my guests didn't so I had a bowl on the side for those that wanted it.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        December 20, 2022 at 10:55 am

        So pleased you like it 🙂
        Cilantro on the side is a great idea if everyone doesn't enjoy it.
        Cx

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    2. Martha says

      May 20, 2022 at 1:19 am

      Hello. This looks delicious! Was wondering if you can prepare 1 say in advance ?

      Thank you 🥹

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      • Claire McEwen says

        May 26, 2022 at 11:04 am

        Hi Martha,
        We often have leftovers and it keep rather well.
        If I was making it up in advance, I would add the lemon juice and salt just before serving.
        Hope that helps 🙂
        Cx

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    3. Libby says

      February 03, 2022 at 2:11 am

      5 stars
      Instead of using lemon juice, I substituted juice from a freshly squeezed blood orange. I omitted the salt because I’m cooking sodium-free. As a final touch, I sprinkled a bit of dried dill weed on top. This salad is superb. Thank you for sharing it with us!

      Reply
    4. Long says

      February 22, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic site. Your love of food shines through. I will try some of your recipes as soon as. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Cheshire Mandrell says

      August 20, 2020 at 5:43 am

      5 stars
      Claire's a winner really like this website, followed you on pinterest with your compound butters 🤜🤛👩‍🍳 JCB75'

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