Description
Indian Cucumber Salad with Yogurt and Cumin (Kachumber) is a refreshing delight that combines crisp cucumbers, creamy yogurt, and fragrant cumin. Perfect for summer picnics or as a cooling side dish to spicy meals, this vibrant salad bursts with flavor and can be ready in just minutes. It?s not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser that will elevate any dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain yogurt (thick or Greek)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice them thinly into rounds or half-moons.
- Finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber slices, red onion, cilantro, and cumin powder.
- Add yogurt and lemon juice to the mix, stirring gently until everything is well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg