Turmeric Free Classic Kachumber Salad
This bright, crunchy Indian salad is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the table taste better. Finely diced cucumber, Roma tomato, and red onion come together with a hit of green chili, fresh cilantro, and a generous squeeze of lime for a flavor combination that is refreshing, a little spicy, and completely addictive. Chaat masala and ground cumin do the heavy lifting on the spice front, delivering that signature tangy-savory depth without any need for turmeric — which can be tricky to avoid in South Asian-inspired recipes since it sneaks into so many spice blends. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can mix this up with total confidence. A handful of torn mint leaves stirred in at the end takes it from great to genuinely memorable. Serve it immediately while everything is still crisp and the lime juice is fresh and bright.
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4 servings
- 2 medium cucumbers, seeded and finely diced
- 2 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small green chili (such as serrano or thai), finely minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced cucumber, tomato, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the minced green chili, cilantro, chaat masala, and ground cumin to the bowl and toss to distribute evenly.
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