Vegetarian Classic Kachumber Salad
Bright, crunchy, and loaded with bold flavor, this chopped salad is a staple of Indian home cooking that deserves a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Crisp cucumber and juicy Roma tomato are finely diced alongside red onion and a hit of green chili, creating a texture that's refreshing and satisfying all at once. Chaat masala is the real secret weapon here — that tangy, slightly funky spice blend ties everything together in a way that plain salt and pepper simply can't. Fresh lime juice keeps the whole bowl lively, and a handful of cilantro and optional torn mint leaves round out the herbaceous finish. Everything comes together in a single bowl with nothing more than a knife and a good toss, making it as approachable as it is impressive. It pairs beautifully alongside dal, rice dishes, or grilled flatbreads, but honestly it's just as good eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon.
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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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