Radish Kachumber
Brighten up your table with the fresh, zesty flavors of Radish Kachumber, a quick and easy Indian salad that’s bursting with texture and spiced goodness. This vibrant dish combines grated radishes, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onions, all brought together with a citrusy kick of lemon juice and a touch of ground cumin. Optional green chili and chaat masala add layers of heat and tangy depth, making this salad a perfect complement to Indian mains like biryanis, curries, or grilled meats. Packed with freshness from cilantro and ready in just 15 minutes, Radish Kachumber is the ultimate healthy, gluten-free, and vegan side dish for any meal or gathering. Enjoy it chilled for an extra refreshing bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Radish
- 1 medium-sized Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium-sized Tomato
- 1 small Green chili (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Chaat masala (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the radishes and cucumber. Grate the radishes and finely chop the cucumber into small cubes.
Peel and finely chop the red onion. Dice the tomato into small cubes.
If using, finely chop the green chili. Adjust the quantity based on your spice preference.
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated radish, chopped cucumber, red onion, tomato, and green chili.
Add the chopped cilantro leaves, lemon juice, ground cumin, chaat masala (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the spices and lemon juice coat the vegetables evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more lemon juice or salt as needed.
Serve immediately as a side dish with Indian breads, rice dishes, or grilled meat. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1033 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 850 mg | 18% | |
*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.
