KACHOOMBER {REFRESHING TOMATO SALAD}

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This is a excellent Tomato Salad , Perfect for hot summer days with Grilled Dishes. You can vary this recipe , try finely sliced shallots for the onion or even lime juice for the lemon, or add a teaspoon of dijion-style mustard to the dressing.Make this salad just before serving.This Recipe came from a fab Book called "The Best of India"

Provided by grovinchicken

Categories     Onions

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup thinly sliced onion rings
4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 large fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over med-high heat.
  • add the cummin seeds and toast stirring constanly for 20-30 seconds.
  • Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.
  • In a large salad bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar ,and lemon juice until blended.
  • add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and salt to taste: toss very well.
  • Sprinkle with the cumin seeds and mint, toss well, toss again, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 300.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 2

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