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How To Make Kakdi Koshimbir - Indian Cucumber Salad

Summertime can be filled with fresh cucumbers from the garden or the Farmers' Markets. Indian Cucumber Salad, or Kakdi Koshimber is a unique twist on a standard dish using some flavors from Asia such as cumin seed and toasted peanuts.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Indian
Keyword: Cucumber salad
Yield: 4 Side Salads
Calories: 100kcal
Author: 2 Cooks in the Kitchen

Materials

  • 1/3 Cup Peanuts roasted and ground
  • 2 Cucumbers seeded and chopped
  • 2 TblsGhee
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Serrano Chile
  • 2 Tbls Chopped Cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Toast the peanuts in a dry pan over medium heat until they start to turn darker and become aromatic. Grind the toasted peanuts in a spice or nut grinder.
  • Peel the cucumbers. Slice them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Cut the cucumbers into small bite sized pieces and put in a salad mixing bowl.
  • Melt the ghee in the frying pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds. Slice the serrano into four strips and add them to the pan. Saute, stirring frequently until the cumin seeds darken and become aromatic. Remove the serrano pieces from the pan and add the hot contents of the pan to the cucumbers.
  • Add the ground peanuts to the salad mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Chop the cilantro leaves and add them to the salad.
  • Add the salt and sugar. Mix well.

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Nutrition information below may not be exact. Consult a dietician if you have allergies or reaction to foods.

Notes

You can substitute mint leaves for the cilantro if you want to.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg