Indian-Style Cucumber Salad

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 14

Healthy and Fresh Indian-Style Cucumber Salad Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 seedless cucumber , cut into 1/2 inch cubes
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	3/4 - 1 teaspoon cumin seed
	1/2 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
	1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

100

Sugar

Fat

Indian-Style Cucumber Salad is a popular side dish in Indian cuisine that is perfect for hot weather. The salad is light, refreshing, and easy to prepare. It is typically made with diced cucumbers, yogurt, and cilantro, and seasoned with roasted cumin seeds for extra flavor. The salad takes only a few minutes to prepare and is a perfect addition to any meal. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious way to cool off in the summer months, then Indian-Style Cucumber Salad is a great option.

Instructions

1.	Sprinkle the salt on top of the diced cucumber and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then drain all the water that has accumulated.
2.	In a pan, roast the cumin seed until aromatic. Be careful not to burn them. Once roasted, remove from heat.
3.	In a bowl, mix the roasted cumin, yogurt, and chopped cilantro together.
4.	Add the cucumber to the yogurt sauce and mix them together gently.

PROS

Indian-Style Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and healthy salad that is perfect for the summer months.
It is light, low in calories, and contains a good amount of vegetables and protein from the yogurt.
Plus, it is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for many diets.

CONS

One downside of this salad is that it may not keep well if prepared too far in advance.
The cucumber may release more liquid, leaving the salad watery.
It is best served fresh.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Indian-Style Cucumber Salad is packed with health benefits. Firstly, cucumbers are low in calories, high in fiber, and contain many essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium. Secondly, cumin seeds have been linked to aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and improving cholesterol levels. Finally, yogurt is a great source of probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health.