Kachoomber {refreshing Tomato Salad}

grovinchicken's Note:

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"

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 3 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ 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
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 5 large fresh mint leaves , finely chopped

Directions:

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

Reviews

[sams1]

Made this as part of an Indian themed dinner with lot of hot and spicy food. Used lime juice - but other than that, made as posted. Personally I didn't taste the salad - by the time I got to the salad bowl, it was empty! In our house, if a salad is eaten like that then it is a sure thing 5 star recipe. Thanks for posting.

[lolablitz]

This was excellent. I didn't have any cumin seeds, only ground cumin, so I just use a pinch or two. I added an extra Tbs of the vinegar and also subbed garlic powder for the fresh (shhh!). Will definitely make again, thanks!

[currybunny]

Excellent kachoomber - pefect with any Indian meal. The flavours are perfectly balanced exactly as written. Thanks for posting your excellent recipe - I will be making it often!