Sunday, September 10, 2023

Indian Kachumber Salad: Zen Wellness with Creative Variants

I’m a huge fan of salads - how about you? I enjoy a variety of salads (AVOCADO TOFU SALAD), but Indian salads are truly the epitome of Zen Wellness. They’re refreshing, crunchy, spicy, and tangy - all the qualities that define Zen Cuisine. While salads, in general, are healthy, Indian salads take it up a notch. When I used to host gatherings, Indian salads were always a hit because they’re so easy to prepare: just slice or cut the ingredients, which are both accessible and affordable. You can prepare them in advance, store them in the fridge, and serve them chilled or at room temperature. Isn’t that a fantastic way to entertain, rather than spending hours stir-frying vegetables (ZESTY MALAY OKRA SALAD).

Besides the classic Indian Kachumber Salad, I'll share some creative variations you can try with similar ingredients. The key is to make your Kachumber Salad stand out - be unique and different from the standard ones. Infuse it with your own flair and personality (TURKISH CARROT YOGURT SALAD).

 

Tips

Combine or toss all ingredients together.

Slice or dice the ingredients to your preferred size.

Use lime juice and salt for seasoning.

Add chillies if you’re making a kid-friendly version.

Crushed black pepper is optional.

Fresh herbs like coriander and mint can enhance the flavor.

I’ll provide the main ingredients, but feel free to customize the seasoning and herbs to your taste.

Classic Kachumber Salad

Ingredients

Zucchini, thinly sliced or chopped

Shallots, finely diced

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Green chilies

Tomatoes, diced

Pineapple, diced

Salt, to taste

Lime juice

 

Method

Combine zucchini, shallots, coriander, green chilies, tomatoes, and pineapple.

Add a pinch of salt and drizzle lime juice.

Toss everything together.

Capsicum and Green Apple Kachumber

Red capsicum

Yellow capsicum

Tomato

Green apple

Pineapple and Cucumber Kachumber

Pineapple

Tomato

Shallots

Green chilies

Red chilies

Mango and Tomato Kachumber

Mango

Cherry tomatoes

Shallots

Mint leaves

Watermelon and Cucumber Kachumber

Red watermelon

Cucumber

Shallots

Green chilies

Mint leaves



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