Kachumber is the closest thing we Indians have to a salad. The salt helps the vegetables release all their delicious flavours into the mix, whilst the lime juice lifts the whole affair.
METHOD
Step 1
Peel and finely slice the onion. Place into a bowl, cover with cold water and let it sit while you prepare the rest of the Kachumber.
Step 2
Cut the cucumber in half lengthways. Slice across the diagonal into elegant half moons. Dice the tomato, removing the seeds first if you wish.
Step 3
Drain the onions and blot with kitchen paper to remove excess water. Place the tomato, cucumber and onions in a serving bowl.
Step 4
Pick half of the coriander leaves, chop and add to the bowl. Sprinkle it with sea salt or kabab masala and mix together.
Step 5
Dress the salad with the lime juice, mix well and serve.
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