Punjabi-style Spicy Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

In this Punjabi adaptation, the original Mexican X'Nipek is transformed into a Punjabi-style Spicy Vegetable Salad by incorporating Punjabi flavors and ingredients. The traditional Mexican ingredients like habanero peppers and lime juice are replaced with Punjabi spices like chaat masala and cumin powder. The salad is also modified to include Punjabi vegetables such as onions and bell peppers, which add a unique twist to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for X'Nipek, so you can check it out.

• 2 cucumbers, finely chopped 2 cucumbers, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 green chili, finely chopped 1 green chili, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 70 kcal / 293 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 0.5g, 0g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 16g, 8g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
2. 2.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, chaat masala, cumin powder, green chili, and salt.
3. 3.
   Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to coat evenly.
4. 4.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
5. 5.
   Serve chilled and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cucumbers — Make sure to remove the seeds before chopping to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
• Tomatoes — Use ripe and juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
• Green chili — Adjust the amount according to your spice preference.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra crunch, you can add roasted peanuts or cashews to the salad.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the green chili before adding it to the dressing.
• Adjust the amount of lemon juice and spices according to your taste preferences.

Serving advice

Serve this Punjabi-style Spicy Vegetable Salad as a side dish with any Punjabi meal, such as Dal Makhani and Naan. It also pairs well with grilled meats or as a refreshing salad on its own.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, serve the salad in a shallow bowl or on a platter garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. You can also sprinkle some additional chaat masala on top for an extra burst of flavor.