Khamang Kakdi | Cucumber Salad with Coconut and Peanuts
Khamang Kakdi is a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Coconut and Peanuts from Maharashtra. This summer favourite can be served as a part of a meal or as an accompaniment to rotis or parathas. I sometimes enjoy it as a light summer meal by itself.What I love about this salad is that it is cooling, light on the stomach, and easy to make. Are you on a weight loss regime? If yes, this vegan, gluten-free recipe is a useful addition to your weight management regime.
Equipment
- Bowl (1/4 litre capacity)
- Tempering Ladle or Small Wok
- Mortar & Pestle
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Cucumber (Cut into 1/2" pieces)
- 2 tbsp Peanuts (Roasted and Deskinned)
- 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated)
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Green Chillies (Finely Chopped)
- Salt as Needed
For Tempering
- 1/2 tsp Oil
- 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
- A Few Curry Leaves
Instructions
Prepping the Peanuts
- Over medium heat, in a heavy-bottomed kadai, dry roast 2 tbsp of peanuts till they start to change colour and pop.
- Transfer to a plate to cool.
- After the peanuts have cooled, rub them gently to remove the peel.
- Discard the peel.
- In a mortar, crush the roasted and deskinned peanuts to break them a bit.Note: I prefer not to powder them as I like the crunch.
Making the Khamang Kakdi
- In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of peeled and cubed cucumber, 1 tsp of lemon juice, 1/2 tsp of finely chopped green chillies, 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut, the roasted & crushed peanuts, and some salt.
Adding the Tempering
- In a tempering ladle, over medium flame, heat 1/2 tsp of oil.
- Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
- Now, add 1/4 tsp of cumin seeds and stir-fry till the change colour.
- Turn off the heat and add a few curry leaves to the tempering.
- Add the tempering to the Khamang Kakdi and mix well.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve this refreshing Cucumber Salad with Peanuts and Coconut as a part of a meal.
- Pair a larger portion with buttermilk as a light meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 106 kcalCarbohydrates: 5 gProtein: 3 gFat: 9 gSaturated Fat: 3 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 3 gTrans Fat: 0.01 gSodium: 14 mgPotassium: 210 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 2 gVitamin A: 112 IUVitamin C: 34 mgCalcium: 32 mgIron: 1 mg