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Corn Chaat Kachumber Salad

Tangy and refreshing Corn Chaat Kachumber Salad made of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and chickpeas in a cilantro tamarind dressing.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salads & Fruits
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

for the dressing

  • 1 1/2 olive oil
  • 4 tbsp cilantro chutney homemade
  • 3 tbsp tamarind chutney store-bought
  • 1/2 tsp chat masala

for the salad

  • 15 ounces canned organic chickpeas rinsed & drained
  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup tomatoes chopped & drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn rinsed & drained
  • 1 tsp chat masala I like MDH
  • 1 tsp red chili powder substitute cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt add more if needed
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed or 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chutney added at end if needed
  • 10 papdis broken, and more for garnish

to garnish

  • add more papdis around the serving plate

Instructions

Make the cilantro tamarind dressing

  • In a mason jar, add tamarind chutney, cilantro chutney, olive oil, and chat masala.
  • Cover with a lid.
  • Shake the jar well. Your dressing is ready.

Assemble the Salad

  • In a large bowl, add rinsed & drained chickpeas.
  • Add red onions and cucumbers.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Now add corn. I used frozen corn, rinse and drain it.
  • Add red chili powder, chat masala, and salt.
  • 6, Add all the dressing.
  • 7, Mix well.
  • Add lime juice.
  • Add 10 papdis, broken.
  • Mix. Serve immediately to prevent the papdi from getting soggy. Serve with papdis all around the serving bowl as shown in the main photo.

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1171IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg