Khamang Kakdi Koshimbir: A Summer Cucumber Salad From Maharashtra

By Devi Poojari

Fresh, nutty and citrusy – this chopped cucumber salad is the perfect accompaniment to your plate of dal-chawal-sabzi during the summers and is excellent to enjoy on its own as a mid-morning snack.

INGREDIENTS

3 fresh cucumbers, chopped 1 tablespoon freshly grated coconut 2 tablespoons peanuts 1 teaspoon sugar 3 teaspoons freshly chopped coriander Juice of 1 lemon Salt, to taste

METHOD

Roast the peanuts in a dry pan until they’re evenly browned and crush them to a coarse powder, once cooled.

METHOD

Mix together the remaining ingredients in a bowl excluding the salt.

METHOD

Season with salt just before the koshimbir is ready to eat and refrigerate until then.

METHOD

Serve as it is or as an accompaniment to dal-chawal or roti-sabzi.