Best Indian Style Cucumber Salad Recipes

INDIAN-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD

Indian-Style Cucumber Salad image

Categories Condiment/Spread Salad Dairy Vegetable No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cucumber Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (1-lb) seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup whole-milk plain yogurt

Steps:

Toss cucumber with salt in a colander in sink and let drain 30 minutes, then pat dry.
Toast cumin seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool on a cutting board, then crush slightly with a rolling pin.
Stir cucumber, cumin, and cilantro into yogurt in a bowl.

INDIAN-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD

Indian-Style Cucumber Salad image

From Gourmet May 2005. Cook time is time to allow cucumbers to drain. Toasting the cumin really brings out a strong flavor for the salad.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) 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

Steps:

Toss cucumber with salt in a colander in sink and let drain 30 minutes.
Pat dry.
Toast cumin seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, 3 to 4 minutes.
Cool on a cutting board, then crush slightly with a rolling pin.
Stir cucumber, cumin, and cilantro into yogurt in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 308.6, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.9

CUCUMBER SALAD, NORTH INDIAN STYLE

Cucumber Salad, North Indian Style image

Categories Salad Cucumber Summer Winter

Yield serves 4¿6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups cucumbers (after slicing)
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or finely crushed red pepper
1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
8-10 fresh mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

If you have large, waxed cucumbers, peel them. Otherwise, leave them unpeeled. Cut cucumbers in half lengthways (not necessary if the cucumbers are very slim). Then cut crossways into thin slices or chunks, as desired. Add remaining ingredients. Toss to mix and taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.

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