This Spicy Indian Cucumber Salad with Peanuts and Coconut is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The crisp cucumbers, crunchy peanuts, and fresh coconut are elevated by the zesty kick of green chilies and the aromatic tempering of cumin and mustard seeds. It's a perfect accompaniment to your Indian meals or a refreshing snack on a hot day.
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced. 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh grated coconut. 2 green chilies, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped. 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Salt to taste. Juice of 1 lemon.
Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, chopped peanuts, grated coconut, and finely chopped green chilies. In a small pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and saut for a minute until they start to splutter. Pour the hot oil with seeds over the cucumber mixture. Toss well to coat everything with the seasoned oil. Season the salad with salt to taste and drizzle the fresh lemon juice over it. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors. Serve the Spicy Indian Cucumber Salad with Peanuts and Coconut as a refreshing side dish or as a light and healthy snack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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