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A bowl of cucumber salad garnished with coriander leaves
SaladsVeganNorth Indianeasy

Cucumber Salad

Crunchy cucumber kachumber tossed in a tangy lemon-cumin dressing

TOTAL TIME13 MIN
SERVINGS4 PORTIONS
CALORIES90 KCAL
REWARD XP+50 XP

INGREDIENTS

9 ITEMS REQUIRED
4 P
For the salad
For the dressing
NUTRITION TICKET (PER SERVING)
CALORIES90
PROTEIN3g
FAT4g
CARBS12g
EQUIPMENT
Mixing BowlChef's KnifeCutting Board

Execution Timeline

8 SEQUENTIAL TIMED STEPS

1DICE THE CUCUMBER
3 MIN

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and dice them into small, even cubes, leaving the skin on for extra crunch and texture.

2DICE THE TOMATO
2 MIN

Dice the tomato into cubes roughly the same size as the cucumber so every bite blends evenly.

Tip: Choose a firm, slightly under-ripe tomato so it holds its shape and does not turn the salad watery.
3CHOP ONION AND CHILI
3 MIN

Finely chop the onion and green chili, mincing the chili small so its heat spreads evenly through the salad.

Tip: Rinse the chopped onion briefly under cold water if you prefer a milder, less sharp bite.
4CHOP THE CORIANDER
1 MIN

Roughly chop the fresh coriander leaves, discarding any thick stems.

5COMBINE THE VEGETABLES
1 MIN

Combine the diced cucumber, tomato, onion, and green chili in a large mixing bowl, then scatter the chopped coriander over the top.

6WHISK THE DRESSING
2 MIN

Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl and whisk in the roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt until fully combined.

Tip: Grind whole roasted cumin seeds fresh right before use if you have a few extra minutes — it noticeably sharpens the aroma.
7TOSS THE SALAD
1 MIN

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.

Tip: Taste and adjust with an extra pinch of salt or squeeze of lemon if needed.
8REST BEFORE SERVING
10 MIN

Let the salad rest at room temperature so the flavors meld and the vegetables release their juices, forming a light dressing at the bottom of the bowl.

Tip: The salad tastes even better after an extra 20 minutes chilling in the refrigerator, though the 10-minute rest is enough for immediate serving.