Cachumber (an Indian salad)

Salads & Dressings

January 4, 2025

Serves 4 to 6

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• ½ cup thinly sliced radishes
• 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• ¾ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. finely minced green chilis
• black pepper to taste

1. Cut the tomatoes in ½-inch chunks, Peel and seed the cucumber and cut it in ½-inch dice. Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, radishes, and cilantro in a bowl.
2. Mix together the lemon juice, salt, and minced green chilis, and pour over the vegetables. Toss everything together so that it is thoroughly combined and add a little black pepper to taste. Chill for about ½ hour, toss again, and serve.

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