Side and small plates
Vegetarian/Vegan
South Asian
Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Vegetarian
Vegan/Vegan friendly
Low fat
High protein
Gluten-free friendly
Balanced
Indian Cucumber Salad with Tomato and Mint

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10 mins

A cool, crunchy salad of cucumber, tomato, shallots and chickpeas tossed in a creamy yoghurt dressing with fresh mint, ginger and a hint of cumin. Inspired by Indian kachumber and raita, it's the perfect side for curries and grilled dishes. The yoghurt and chickpeas add protein and fibre, and it's ready in 10 minutes with no cooking.

Ingredients
  • 150g tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cucumber (around 200g), cut into rings and then quarters
  • 1 shallot (around 40g), thinly sliced (or ¼ red onion)
  • 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 150g 0% fat Greek yoghurt (or a plain soya yoghurt for vegan)
  • Small handful fresh mint leaves (about 8g), thinly sliced (or 1 tsp dried mint)
  • 1 thin slice fresh ginger, finely grated (or a pinch of ground ginger)
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil
  • Pinch of salt

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, mix the yoghurt, mint, ginger, cumin, oil and salt.

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Add the tomatoes, cucumber, shallot and chickpeas, and stir until everything is coated.

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Chill for 10 minutes if you have time, then serve.

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Storage information

Best eaten fresh, as the cucumber releases water over time. Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day. Stir well before serving. Not suitable for freezing.

Tip

Tempered spices: For a more traditional flavour, heat the oil in a small pan and sizzle ½ tsp cumin seeds and the ginger until fragrant (30 seconds). Cool slightly, then stir into the yoghurt instead of using ground cumin. Serving suggestion: Lovely alongside the Indian Fish Curry, Tandoori Chicken or Chapli Kebabs.

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Quick and easy (<30 mins total)
Non-cook meals
Beginner
Family-friendly
Budget-friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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