Cachumber
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Cachumber is a traditional Indian salad that comes together in just 15 minutes. Made with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this simple yet satisfying dish is elevated by the kick of green chili, the freshness of cilantro, and a tangy dressing featuring lemon juice, ground cumin, and the iconic chaat masala. Perfect as a side dish for curries or a cooling accompaniment to spicy grilled meats, this no-cook recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether served immediately or chilled for deeper flavor melding, Cachumber is a quick and healthy addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 small Green chili
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Chaat masala
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Finely dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Mince the green chili and chop the cilantro leaves. Add them to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, salt, ground cumin, and chaat masala to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1282 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1171 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
