How long does Cucumber Koshimbir take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cucumber Koshimbir serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Cucumber Koshimbir vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cucumber Koshimbir spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Cucumber Koshimbir?

400 grams Cucumber, 1 cup Curd, 3 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 grams Cumin, 5 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cucumber Koshimbir?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cucumber Koshimbir?

About 106 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cucumber Koshimbir

Name: Cucumber Koshimbir
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Peanuts; 1 grams Cumin; 400 grams Cucumber, Finely Chopped; ½ Onion, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Curd, Whisked; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ¾ tsp Salt

20 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

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Also known as kakdi koshimbir, kakdi chi koshimbir · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles, Soups & Salads

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Cucumber koshimbir with crunchy roasted peanuts, curd, lemon juice and fresh vegetables, mixed as an accompaniment. Mild, serves 4, ready in about 20 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Summer

Ingredients

9 items

4 people

Peanuts3 tbsp
Cumin1 grams
Cucumber, Finely Chopped400 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped½
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped5 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped6 grams
Curd, Whisked1 cup
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Salt¾ tsp

Contains: milk, groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	106kcal	424kcal
Protein	5.2g	21g
Carbohydrate	9.7g	39g
Fat	6.1g	24g
Fibre	1.5g	6g
Sugar	5.7g	23g

Cookd masalas for cucumber

Method

1
Get ready: Wash the cucumbers, green chilli and coriander leaves. Peel the cucumbers if the skin is thick, and peel the onion. Chop the cucumber, onion, green chilli and coriander leaves finely. Whisk the curd until smooth.
2
Dry-roast the peanuts in a kadai on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the cumin and roast for 1 minute, until it turns slightly darker. Cool, then crush them coarsely.
PeanutsCumin
3
Add the chopped cucumber, onion, green chilli and coriander leaves to a bowl. Mix gently so the cucumber stays crisp.
CucumberOnionGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
4
Add the whisked curd, lemon juice, salt and crushed peanut mixture. Mix well and serve at once, before the cucumber releases too much water.
CurdLemon JuiceSalt

Before you start

How long does Cucumber Koshimbir take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cucumber Koshimbir serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cucumber Koshimbir vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cucumber Koshimbir spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cucumber Koshimbir?: 400 grams Cucumber, 1 cup Curd, 3 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 grams Cumin, 5 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cucumber Koshimbir?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cucumber Koshimbir?: About 106 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.