Recipe: Kachumer Salad

Recipe: Kachumer Salad

Ingredients:

Cucumber - 1 diced into small pieces
Tomatoes (firm) - 2 - diced into small pieces
Bell pepper - 1 - diced into small pieces (seeds removed)
Onion - 1 large - diced into small pieces
Jalapeno or serrano peppers - 3 - diced into small pieces (remove seeds for milder taste)
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Lemon juice 3 tbsp
Vinegar 1 tbsp
Black pepper 1/2 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
Optional: red pepper 1/4 tsp (or to taste) or chaat masala 1/2 tsp for extra flavor




Method:
Mix onion with lemon juice and vinegar, add salt and pepper
Add tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and jalapenos/serrano peppers
Add olive oil
Toss and set aside for 15 minutes before serving
Makes an excellent condiment for almost every Pakistani and Indian entree