Want an easy Kachumber salad recipe? This classic Indian salad made with fresh chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion is commonly served as a side dish with poppadoms in restaurants.
Learn to make this Indian chopped salad step by step in a chopper with my video instructions below.
About this homemade Indian chopper salad -Kachumber salad recipe
This homemade Kachumber salad is a refreshing addition to any meal, and it's quick and easy to make with just 6 ingredients in 5 minutes. Whether you choose to dice the vegetables by hand or use a vegetable chopper for convenience, it's a great way to add some extra veggies to your diet.
I personally use a vegetable chopper from OXO, which makes preparing this no-cook Indian salads a breeze. While there's no strict proportion of ingredients, the combination of crunchy vegetables is what makes this salad so delicious.
I've kept the flavours simple to complement spicy curries. But you can also add spices like chaat masala, Kashmiri red chilli powder, or roasted cumin powder to enhance the taste of this fresh, light Indian kachumber salad.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients & Substitutions
To prepare this Indian Kachumber salad recipe, you will need:
- Tomatoes: Use ripe and firm salad tomatoes that won't break down when chopped. Alternatively use Cherry or mini tomatoes.
- Onion: I prefer red onion for its flavour in this raw salad. You can also use brown or yellow onions as a substitute.
- Cucumber: Any English or regular cucumber is suitable for this recipe, and it's not necessary to peel it.
- Lemon or Lime: Use either in this salad recipe.
- Coriander: Fresh coriander or cilantro is the best option for this Indian salad recipe, and you can also add some mint leaves or dill leaves for additional flavour.
- Salt: Add salt to taste, and using ground black pepper is optional. If you prefer, use a small amount.
What is Kachumber Salad?
Kachumber salad is a crisp and zesty Indian salad made with finely chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and often seasoned with lemon juice and fresh coriander leaves.
How to Chop the vegetables for Kachumber?
Using Vegetable Chopper: For a quick and easy Kachumber Chopped Salad, a vegetable chopper is my go-to. It streamlines the process, ensuring finely chopped veggies without the hassle. Place cucumber, tomato, and onion slices into the chopper, press down for a seamless chop.
Using knife: Carefully dice the cucumber tomato onion with a knife for the same delicious results. Enjoy the simplicity!
How to make 5 minute Kachumber Indian Salad - Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad recipe?
Using a vegetable chopper or knife, dice the cucumber tomato onion and add it to a bowl.
Next add fresh coriander, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Toss together, allow the flavours to mingle and serve the fresh salad.
Variations
- To give this fresh Kachumber salad Indian salad a masala flavour, you can add chaat masala, red chilli powder, or cumin powder.
- If you prefer a spicy taste, add diced green chilli or red chilli powder.
- To incorporate additional vegetables, consider adding grated carrots, colourful bell peppers, or radishes.
- Try my Chickpeas Salad - you can start with the kachumber salad and add build it further.
Why you'll love this salad?
- Budget friendly
- Easy to make and uses staple kitchen ingredients
- Ready in just 5 minutes
- Easy to scale or half the recipe
- Versatile salad that is delicious with any meal.
- The recipe is suitable for a variety of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-carb diets.
What to Serve with Kachumber Indian salad?
Serve this Indian Kachumber salad on its own as a healthy snack, as a side dish for curries or as a topping for a variety of Indian dishes.
- Vegetable Biryani ,Soya Biryani or Paneer Biryani
- Garlic naan bread, Kulcha or plain naan bread
- Air fryer Samosas or other fried appetisers
- Curry dishes, such as brinjal bhaji, saag chana, chana masala or palak paneer
- As a side dish with poppadoms
- Side dish with Indian meals such as dal, rice, roti or curries
Leftover Kachumber Salad
Don't let your leftover cucumber, tomato and onion salad go to waste! Mix it into some yogurt, add a splash of water, season to taste, and voila! You now have a delicious vegetable raita to enjoy.
Recipe FAQ
Store Kachumber salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to 2 days. However, for the best taste and texture, it's advisable to consume it as soon as possible after making it.
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Quick and Easy Chopper Kachumber Salad recipe below
Ingredients
- ⅓ cucumber (120g) diced to ¼ inch cube
- 2 salad tomatoes (120g) diced to ¼ inch cube
- ½ red onion (60g) diced
- ½ lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt or add more
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper optional
- 3 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.Toss the ingredients together well to mix the flavours.Taste and adjust the seasoning.⅓ cucumber (120g), 2 salad tomatoes (120g), ½ red onion (60g), ½ lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt or add more, 3 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves
- Serve the fresh and light Kachumber salad. You can also allow the salad mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes to let the flavours meld together.
- Store any leftover salad in the refrigerator.The salad will keep well for up to two days.
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Notes
VARIATIONS:
- To give this fresh chopped salad a masala flavour, you can add chaat masala, Kasmiri red chilli powder, or cumin powder.
- If you prefer a spicy taste, add diced green chilli or red chilli powder.
- To incorporate additional vegetables, consider adding grated carrots, colourful bell peppers, or radishes.
Alphabet says
Super quick and easy, very healhy, and so tasty with just enough spice.