Description
Indian Cucumber Salad with Yogurt and Cumin (Kachumber) is a refreshing, vibrant side dish that elevates any meal. With a delightful crunch from fresh cucumbers and juicy tomatoes, combined with creamy yogurt and aromatic cumin, this salad bursts with flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes, Kachumber is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning. Serve it chilled for the best experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups firm cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek preferred)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Halve the tomatoes and finely chop the red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, cumin powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro into the yogurt mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg