Kachumber / Kuchumber Salad is a simple Indian salad recipe made with freshly diced cucumber, tomatoes, onions, chili peppers and lime juice

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 small english cucumber ((about 1 cup))
  • 2 medium roma tomato (de seeded (about 1 cup))
  • 1 small onion ((about 1/2 cup))
  • 1 green chili (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin (jeera) powder
  • salt and black peper (adjust to taste)
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves (finely chopped)

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cucumber, onions, tomatoes, green chili, coriander leaves, roasted cumin powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss everything well!
  2. Serve Immediately or place in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.