Top Tips for making Kachumber Salad

Serve fresh This salad is best served fresh as it is full of fresh raw veggies that release water but it does keep well in the fridge in a covered bowl/airtight container for 2 days. Tomato Liquid For this Tomato Salad, you can remove some of the liquid from the tomatoes and onions by putting into a colander with a sprinkling of salt and setting aside for 10 minutes.  Onion Taste You can wash the onions in a colander for 30 seconds to remove some of the acrid taste if it is too strong for you.  Slice finely Slice ingredients finely to get the best flavour.

FAQS for Kachumber Salad Recipe

How do you keep cucumber salad/kachumber from getting soggy?

The best way to stop the salad from getting soggy is to pre salt the cucumbers and tomatoes. This draws out the moisture beforehand and you can drain them before adding them to the salad. However Kachumber is usually served immediately so I skip this step.

How to pronounce Kachumber Salad?

There are 2 ways to say Kachumber. It can be pronounced Kach-u-mar. Without the B. Or Kach-um-bar. 

Can you make Kachumber without Tomatoes or Onions?

Kachumber is very adaptable. I have added some suggestions below. For it to be a true Kachumber though, it does need at least one or the other - Tomatoes or Cucumber.

What goes in this healthy Salad?

Cucumber, Tomatoes, Coriander, Red Onion, Mint, Cumin, Lemon and Salt. You can also add Cumin, Chilli and a pinch of Caster Sugar.

How long does Kachumber last in the fridge?

Kachumber Salad lasts 3 days in the fridge in a covered container. It is best eaten fresh though. You can prep it ahead of time by chopping the vegetables in advance and adding the remaining ingredients just before serving.

Recipe Variations

This is an easy recipe that is endlessly adaptable and is a great way to use up salad ingredients. Here is what you can add to Kachumber Salad: Grated Carrots Mango Sliced Radish Pomegranate Cubed and Peeled Apple Chopped Nuts Chickpeas Sliced Cabbage Cubed Avocado Sweetcorn Kernels  Pinch of Kala Namak/Black Salt Diced Green/Red/Yellow Peppers (Bell Peppers) Add a pinch of Black Pepper Powder A pinch of Garam Masala Mixed Toasted seeds like Sunflower Seeds for extra crunch! Add Fresh Herbs such as Parsley

To the Kachumber Dressing, you can add:

Vinegar or Lime Juice in place of Lemon Juice Plain Yogurt Chaat Masala Toasted Cumin Seeds

How to serve Kachumber Salad 

This gorgeously vibrant salad makes the perfect accompaniment to any Indian dish/indian meal.   I love to scoop it up with tortilla chips or mini papodums.  Youy can also try it with these everyday indian meals: Tandoori Chicken Veg Pulao Dal Tadka Keema Rice Chicken Pulao Dal Chawal Chicken Hyderabadi Chicken Handi Indian Chicken Kebabs Aloo Baingan