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Kachumber, or cachumber, is a salad dish in Indian cuisine consisting of fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, unripe mangoes, lemon juice, and sometimes, chili peppers.[1][2] Its regional variations in south and northeast India are known as Kosambari and Singju respectively. Sometimes, raita, a similar dish made with curd, is also called kachumber.
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| Type | Salad |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Main ingredients | Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, unripe mangoes, and chili peppers |
| Variations | Kosambari Singju |
See also
edit- Kosambari, a South Indian salad made with pulses
- Raita, an Indian side dish made with yogurt
- Singju, a Northeastern Indian salad
Similar foods
edit- Afghan salad, a salad from Afghanistan
- Arab salad, a salad from the Arab world
- Çoban salatası, a salad from Turkey
- Greek salad, a salad from Greece
- Israeli salad, a salad from Israel
- Kachumbari, a salad from East Africa
- Pico de gallo, a salsa from Mexico
- Serbian salad, a salad from Serbia
- Shirazi salad, a salad from Iran
- Shopska salad, a salad from Bulgaria
References
edit- ^ "Kachumber: Quick Indian Cucumber, Tomato Salad | eCurry - The Recipe Blog". www.ecurry.com.
- ^ Amit, Dassana (January 24, 2023). "Kachumber Salad Recipe (Zesty Indian Salad)". Dassana's Veg Recipes.