Indian · lunch

Kachumber Chickpea Salad

Name: Kachumber Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Cucumber, 1 medium; Tomatoes, 2 medium; Red onion, 1 medium; Canned chickpeas, drained, 1 can; Dry roasted peanuts, unsalted, 1/4 cup; Green chili, 1, finely chopped; Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped; Lemon juice, 2 tbsp; Cumin seed, roasted and ground, 1 tsp; Chaat masala, 1/2 tsp; Salt, to taste

The classic Indian cucumber, tomato and onion salad with chickpeas and peanuts to make it a meal.

15 min2 servings

33415g48g12g

Kachumber is usually a side dish. Chickpeas and roasted peanuts turn it into a satisfying lunch while the lemon and cumin stay sharp and fresh.

Ingredients

Cucumber1 medium
Tomatoes2 medium
Red onion1 medium
Canned chickpeas, drained1 can
Dry roasted peanuts, unsalted1/4 cup
Green chili1, finely chopped
Fresh cilantro1/4 cup chopped
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Cumin seed, roasted and ground1 tsp
Chaat masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste

Steps

Dice the cucumber, tomatoes and onion into small pieces of similar size.
Put them in a bowl with the drained chickpeas, green chili and cilantro.
Add the lemon juice, cumin, chaat masala and salt and toss well.
Fold in the peanuts just before serving so they stay crunchy.

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Adapted from Hebbar's Kitchen