Kachumber Salad
Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Indian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing Indian side salad made with finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, often seasoned with salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. A staple accompaniment to many meals.
Key ingredients
Cucumber, tomato, onion, green chilies (optional), coriander leaves, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request minimal onion to reduce carb count; ensure no sugar is added to the dressing (which is uncommon for authentic kachumber but possible in some fusion places).
Say this to the waiter (Hindi)
कचूमर सलाद में प्याज बहुत कम डालें। ड्रेसिंग में चीनी न हो, कृपया पुष्टि करें।
For Kachumber Salad, please use minimal onion. Confirm no sugar is added to the dressing.
Watch out for
Excessive use of onion and tomato; hidden sugar in dressing (rare).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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