How to make Kachumber Salad

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Kachumber Salad is a refreshing and simple salad made with chopped vegetables like cucumber, tomato, onion, and lemon juice. It is easy to make and is naturally vegetarian and crunchy, adding a refreshing touch to any meal. Let's see how to make it for 4 people.

Serving: 4 People Time taken: 15-20 min

Ingredients to make Kachumber Salad:

• 1 large cucumber, finely chopped

• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped 

• 1 medium carrot, grated (optional)

• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder

• 1/2 teaspoon black salt or regular salt (adjust to taste)

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder

• A pinch of chaat masala (optional)

Method of Making Kachumber Salad:

• First of all, wash and finely chop the cucumber, tomato, onion, and green chili. You can also use the cucumber peeled.

• If you want, you can also use a carrot by grating or finely chopping it. You can also add capsicum and radish to the salad for a nice crunch and taste.

• Take a large mixing bowl. Add all the chopped vegetables to it. Add chopped coriander and mint leaves to it and mix all the ingredients well.

• Add lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and black pepper powder to it and mix well again.

• If you like a more spicy and tangy taste, you can sprinkle a pinch of chaat masala.

• Place the salad in a serving bowl and garnish with some extra chopped coriander leaves.

• You can eat it as whole or even have it as a side dish with a full meal.

Tips:

• You can add more vegetables like radish, capsicum, or boiled corn kernels to make it more colorful and nutritious.

• If you don't like spicy food, skip the green chilies.

• To eat a chilled salad, refrigerate the veggies for 15-20 minutes before tossing them with salt and lemon juice.

• Being a rich vegetable content, this can be a good option for weight loss.

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