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Bengali Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant kitchens of West Bengal, this salad showcases the region's love for fresh produce and bold flavors. It's often served as a refreshing side during meals, especially in the hot summer months. With its simple ingredients and zesty dressing, the salad reflects the Bengali philosophy of enjoying seasonal and local foods. Today, variations of this salad can be found in many Indian households, adapting to personal tastes and available ingredients.

BengaliINWest Bengalside
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cucumber, diced
1 cup baby tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
2 green chilies, finely sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon black salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a lighter flavor while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion provides a milder taste, while white onion is often less expensive.

1

Cut cucumber into chunks, peeling the skin if desired.

2

Cut baby tomatoes in half.

3

Chop coriander leaves and green chilies.

4

Finely chop a small amount of red onion.

5

Add lemon juice, black salt, ground black pepper, and salt to the mixture.

6

Mix all ingredients together.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

KhamanKhaman Salad

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