Onion and Tomato Salsa
Onion and Tomato Salsa
No curry is complete without a Kachumber(Indian Salad) more commonly known as a salsa. Kachumber is the perfect side salad for curries and dahls. This is a refreshing healthy chopped salad made with a simple dressing. Crunchy cucumbers together with tangy tomatoes, red onions, spicy green chillies and the refreshing citrusy taste of coriander and mint leaves make the base of this green salad. Although it is traditionally served with curries you could add it to your burgers, serve it as a side to your braaied meat or use it as a dip with chips.
- 1 Cup Cucumber Diced
- 2 Cups Ripe Red Tomatoes Diced
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Red Onion Diced
- 1 Green Chilli, Deseeded and Finely Chopped (Optional)
- 2 Tsps Sugar (Optional)
- 2 Tbles Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbles Fresh Coriander Chopped
- 2 Tbles Fresh Mint Chopped
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Place the cucumber and tomatoes in a non-metallic bowl. Sprinkle over the salt, stir well, and set to one side.
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Place the chopped red onions in a colander or sieve and rinse them in cold water . Pat them dry with a paper towel.
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Pour away any of the collected juice from the cucumber and tomato.
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Add the red onion, green chilli and sugar if using, the lemon juice, chopped coriander and chopped mint to the bowl.
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Toss and check your seasoning.
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Serve immediately.
Storage
If you plan to make ahead this salad, chop the veggies except the onions and herbs in advance and keep them in the refrigerator without adding the lemon juice or salt for a few hours.
Kachumber tastes best when eaten as soon as it is made. If you keep it sitting for a few hours, it becomes slightly watery as a result of the vegetables leaving their juices when mixed with salt.
Kachumber tastes best when eaten as soon as it is made. If you keep it sitting for a few hours, it becomes slightly watery as a result of the vegetables leaving their juices when mixed with salt.
