Kachumber

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Kachumber
TypeSalad
Place of originIndia
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Main ingredientsTomatoes, cucumbers, onions, unripe mangoes, and chili peppers
VariationsKosambari
Singju
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Kachumber, or cachumber, is a salad dish in South Asian cuisine consisting of fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, unripe mangoes, lemon juice, and sometimes, chili peppers.[1][2]

Kachumber is one of several salads which are common in the region. Others include the salad of Southern India known as kosambari and the salad of Northeast India known as singju. Sometimes, cucumber raita, a dish made with cucumber and curd, is also called kachumber.

See also

South Asian salads

  • Kosambari, a South Indian salad made with pulses
  • Raita, a South Asian side dish made with yogurt
  • Singju, a Northeastern Indian salad

Similar salads

References

  1. "Kachumber: Quick Indian Cucumber, Tomato Salad | eCurry - The Recipe Blog". www.ecurry.com.
  2. Amit, Dassana (January 24, 2023). "Kachumber Salad Recipe (Zesty Indian Salad)". Dassana's Veg Recipes.