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Kachumber Raita

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Kachumber Raita is a side dish made out of yogurt mixed with fresh vegetables. The raita compliments a meal, especially pilafs. It tastes good with dal and rice as well.

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Kachumber Raita

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Kachumber Raita is a variation of Kachumber which is an Indian salsa blend of raw vegetables green chili and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt (whole or low fat )
  • 1 medium onion (chopped fine)
  • 1 medium tomato (chopped fine)
  • 1 medium Serrano chili (chopped fine, optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped fine—save a little for garnish)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper powder

Instructions 

  • In a bowl beat yogurt until smooth. If it is too thick add a dash of water.
  • Gently stir in salt and pepper and do a taste test. Add more or less salt and pepper if you desire.
  • Add the chopped vegetables. Mix all the ingredients so they are well coated with the yogurt.
  • Pour into a serving dish and garnish with a sprinkling of chili powder and roasted cumin powder.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: cucumber, kachumber, raita, yogurt
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Kachumber (Indian Salsa)

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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!

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Kachumber (Indian Salsa)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
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.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican
Keyword: cucumber, kachumber, onion, salsa, tomato
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