Kachumber Salad Recipe | Onion Tomato Cucumber Salad

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Kachumber Salad is a variety of salad which is essentially made from fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and addition of spices like pepper, salt as per taste. Freshly chopped coriander leaves (dhania) along with fresh lemon juice are also added to make it more tangy and delectable.

In summers, Kachumber Salad provides a cooling effect when taken along with the meals. Cucumbers, which are one of the main ingredient of the salad, have high water content and thus eating them on a hot summer day can help to feel cool and stay hydrated.

A majority of Indian food is quite rich in oil and is also fried. Hence using Salad as an accompaniment to main course of meals can provide the much need balance and adequate amount of roughage, minerals and vitamins.

Kachumber salad can be easily made at home in minutes. It is also a popular salad at many Indian restaurants. This easy recipe makes a cool and colourful side dish which enhances the overall taste, feeling and completeness of the meal.

To make Kachumber Salad at home follow the detailed step by step recipe posted below.

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Kachumber Salad Recipe Step By Step Instructions

Kachumber Salad Recipe | Onion Tomato Cucumber Salad

Kachumber Salad is an easy & colorful salad made from freshly chopped tomatoes, onions & cucumbers tossed in a lemon, salt & pepper dressing.
4.88 from 104 votes

Recipe Info

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Category Salads
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Kachumber Salad Recipe | Onion Tomato Cucumber Salad
  

  • 1 Small Onion
  • 2 Medium Sized Tomatoes
  • 1 Medium Sized Cucumber (Kheera)
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • 1 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Chaat Masala
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Rock Salt (Kala Namak)

Step By Step Instructions for Kachumber Salad Recipe | Onion Tomato Cucumber Salad
 

  • Finely chop the onion, tomato, cucumber, coriander leaves and green chilli.
    1 Small Onion, 2 Medium Sized Tomatoes, 1 Medium Sized Cucumber (Kheera), 1 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya), 1 Green Chilli
  • Add lemon juice, red chilli powder, black pepper powder and salt.
    1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice, 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1/2 Teaspoon Rock Salt (Kala Namak), 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
  • You can add a small amount of chaat masala and roasted cumin powder if you want.
    1/4 Teaspoon Chaat Masala, 1/4 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera Powder)
  • Mix all the ingredients well and serve chilled.

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