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Indian Cucumber Salad

Indian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large cucumbers (English or Persian)
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 1 small green chili, optional
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch of sugar, optional
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

  1. Dice cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and green chili into uniform grape-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, chaat masala, cumin powder, sugar if using, and salt. Taste and adjust.
  3. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes, then toss again, top with cilantro, and serve.

Notes

The salt in the dressing will draw out some liquid. If you prefer a drier salad, drain the bowl before adding the cilantro. For a creamier texture, stir in a couple of spoonfuls of plain yogurt right before serving.