Radish Kachumber

Brighten up your table with the fresh, zesty flavors of Radish Kachumber, a quick and easy Indian salad that’s bursting with texture and spiced goodness. This vibrant dish combines grated radishes, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sharp red onions, all brought together with a citrusy kick of lemon juice and a touch of ground cumin. Optional green chili and chaat masala add layers of heat and tangy depth, making this salad a perfect complement to Indian mains like biryanis, curries, or grilled meats. Packed with freshness from cilantro and ready in just 15 minutes, Radish Kachumber is the ultimate healthy, gluten-free, and vegan side dish for any meal or gathering. Enjoy it chilled for an extra refreshing bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Radish
• 1 medium-sized Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium-sized Tomato
• 1 small Green chili (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Chaat masala (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (freshly ground) Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the radishes and cucumber. Grate the radishes and finely chop the cucumber into small cubes.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the red onion. Dice the tomato into small cubes.

Step 3

If using, finely chop the green chili. Adjust the quantity based on your spice preference.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the grated radish, chopped cucumber, red onion, tomato, and green chili.

Step 5

Add the chopped cilantro leaves, lemon juice, ground cumin, chaat masala (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 6

Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the spices and lemon juice coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more lemon juice or salt as needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a side dish with Indian breads, rice dishes, or grilled meat. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	497.1 grams (497.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	141

Total Fat 1.30g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2412mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 32.20g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5.00g	18%
Total Sugars 19.10g
Protein 4.70g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 859mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.3%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 80.9%