Kachumber is a chopped Indian style salsa that is used in lieu of salads. It is simple, healthy, and quick to prepare. Consisting of chopped fresh tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and tossed with lemon or lime juice and seasonings, it is the perfect side dish to any Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, or barbecue meal!
Kachumber (Indian Salsa)
Kachumber is a chopped Indian style salsa that is used in lieu of salads.
Ingredients
- 1 medium red or white onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 medium Serrano chili (chopped fine, optional or red chili powder, to your taste)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (washed well and finely chopped)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- juice of ½ lemon or lime (optional)
Instructions
- Place all the chopped ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Optional, add the Serrano chili and toss into the Kachumber. You can substitute the Serrano chili for red chili powder (to your taste, of course!).
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently together with a fork.
- Transfer it to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with chopped green cilantro, chili powder, pepper, or cumin powder.
Notes
Kachumber is a great meal to prepare ahead of time as it gives the dish time to soak in all the flavors.
I enjoy it with dal and rice, or as a side to tandoori chicken or tangy barbecue chicken.
Kachumber Raita
You can also add a cup or more (to your taste) of yogurt to the salad and make it into a raita. Omit lemon or lime juice if you are adding yogurt.
Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Kachumber
You can also add cooked chickpeas and serve the kachumber on a bed of lettuce for a filling main-course salad and serve it with rotis. Or roll it into a wrap.
