Tomato-Cucumber Side

Name: Tomato-Cucumber Side
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 pcs cucumber (medium, peeled and diced into small cubes); 2 pcs tomato (medium, firm, diced into small cubes); 1 pcs onion (small, finely chopped (optional)); 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped, for garnish); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 pinch cumin powder (roasted, for sprinkling)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A crisp, refreshing Indian-style salad with juicy tomatoes and cool cucumbers tossed in a simple lemon dressing. This quick side dish comes together in minutes and adds a bright, tangy crunch to any meal. Perfect alongside dal-rice, roti-sabzi, or biryani.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 KATORI

48 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

2 pcscucumber · medium, peeled and diced into small cubes2 pcstomato · medium, firm, diced into small cubes1 pcsonion · small, finely chopped (optional)2 tbsplemon juice · freshly squeezed2 tbspcoriander leaves · finely chopped, for garnish1 pinchsalt1 pinchblack pepper1 pinchcumin powder · roasted, for sprinkling

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

CALORIES · 1 KATORI

Protein2g · 17%

Carbs11g · 92%

Fat0g · 0%

Fiber2g

Sugar5g

Saturated fat0g

Cholesterol0mg

Sodium45mg

Potassium426mg

Phosphorus62mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Wash and dice the cucumber.
Peel the cucumbers and cut them into small, even cubes. Remove seeds if they are large or watery.
prep · ~1 min
Wash and dice the tomatoes.
Use firm tomatoes so they hold their shape. Cut into small cubes similar in size to the cucumber pieces.
prep · ~1 min
Finely chop the onion and coriander leaves.
Peel and finely chop a small onion. Roughly chop the fresh coriander leaves and set aside.
mix · ~1 min
Toss everything together in a bowl.
1.In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomatoes, and chopped onion.
2.Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
3.Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
TIPToss gently so the tomatoes don't get mushy.
garnish
Garnish and serve immediately.
1.Sprinkle the roasted cumin powder and chopped coriander leaves on top.
2.Serve immediately alongside dal-rice or roti-sabzi.
TIPDon't let the dressed salad sit — the salt draws moisture from the vegetables and the dish gets watery.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use firm, ripe tomatoes so they hold their shape when diced.
2
Peel cucumbers only if the skin is thick or waxed; otherwise leave it on for color and texture.
3
Remove cucumber seeds if they are large and watery to prevent a soggy salad.
4
Toss the salad gently with a spatula to avoid crushing the tomatoes.
5
Roast cumin powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds until fragrant before sprinkling for deeper flavor.
6
Dress the salad just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp and not watery.
7
Chill the cucumber and tomatoes in the fridge for 10 minutes before assembling for an extra refreshing bite.