Kachri Salad

Name: Kachri Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh kachri, chopped; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 green chili, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder; 1/2 tsp chaat masala; 1/2 tsp black salt; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

A crisp and tangy salad featuring fresh wild kachri melon tossed with red onions, green chilies, and aromatic Indian spices.

15 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh kachri, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
2 green chili, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1/2 tsp black salt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Peel and chop 2 cups chopped fresh kachri, testing a small piece first to ensure it is not bitter.
2

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups chopped fresh kachri, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 2 minced green chili, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
3

Add 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, and 1/2 tsp black salt to the vegetable mixture.
4

Pour in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and toss all ingredients thoroughly.
5

Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Kachri Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Kachri Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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