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Kakdi koshimbir in a white bowl.
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10 Minute Kakdi Koshimbir (Khamang Kakdi)

Kakdi koshmibir or khamang kakdi is a refreshing cucumber salad made in Maharashtra. It is ready in 10 minutes and has a unique contrasting taste and texture you'll love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: indian salad, khamang kakdi, koshimbir
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 42kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 small tadka pan

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers 450g, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts powder 60g
  • ⅓ cup coconut (shredded) desiccated or fresh
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp sugar
  • 2 green chili finely chopped, 14g
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1½ tsp ghee
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds

Instructions

  • Prepare:: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel if desired. Cut cucumbers and place into a mixing bowl. Chop cilantro and green chilies.
    Chopped cucumbers in a mixing bowl.
  • Add Flavorings: Add the shredded coconut, sugar, lemon juice, and peanuts.
    Cucumbers, roasted peanut powder, coconut, and cilantro in a bowl.
  • Prepare the Tempering:
    In a small pan, heat a teaspoon of ghee over medium heat.Add cumin seeds to the hot ghee and let them sizzle until they release their aroma and turn slightly golden. Then add the finely chopped green chilies and let them sizzle a bit.
    Tadka pan with cumin seeds, ghee, and green chilies.
  • Mix the Tempering:
    Carefully pour the ghee and cumin seed tempering over the cucumbers and coconut mixture.
    Tempering poured over salad.
  • Season and Balance Flavors: Add salt and give all the ingredients a good final mix until ingredients combined.
    Kakdi koshimbir in a white bowl.

Notes

Kakdi Koshimbir is typically served as a side dish or accompaniment to main meals.
You can garnish the koshimbir with a few more chopped peanuts and a sprinkle of chopped coriander leaves for extra freshness.
Serve the Kakdi Koshimbir immediately and enjoy its refreshing flavors and crunchy textures.

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg