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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