Indian Cucumber Relish
Bright, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, Indian Cucumber Relish is the ultimate side dish to enliven your meals. Featuring crisp diced cucumbers, tangy lime juice, aromatic ground cumin, and a kick from fresh green chili, this quick and easy recipe is as refreshing as it is flavorful. Enhanced with chopped red onion and fresh cilantro, the relish strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vibrant condiment pairs beautifully with grilled meats, curries, or even as a zesty topping for tacos. Ideal for summertime gatherings or a simple weeknight refresh, this cucumber relish is a versatile, low-calorie addition to your spread that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 small green chili
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumbers. Cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Dice the cucumber into small cubes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and finely mince the green chili (remove seeds if you prefer less heat). Add both to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, sugar, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the lime juice mixture over the cucumber mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice, salt, or sugar to balance the flavors to your preference.
Let the relish sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 948 mg | 20% | |
*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.
