If you attend any Indian party, there will be some kind of Kachumber Salad on the menu. The citrus (lemon or lime) that’s found in this salad pairs beautifully with rice and your choice of Indian gravy.
What is Mango Chickpea Indian Kachumber Salad
Since it’s my mango season, my recipe goes a step further as I added mango for sweetness and chickpea for protein. Additionally, I added green chilies and omitted the traditional spices besides chaat masala. This salad is absolutely refreshing and so good for you.
Ingredients
Chickpeas: I use organic canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and they work well in this dish. Make sure you drain and rinse the chickpeas well. Chickpeas are a good source of plant-based protein. Veggies: Red Onion, Carrots, Cucumber, Tomatoes. Make sure you chop all these veggies small, you can also chop them fine, but I prefer small veggies. Mango: Make sure you use a sweet and ripe mango. Alfonso mangoes work or any sweet mango. Cube the mango into small pieces. Green Chilies: For this recipe, I omitted red chili powder and opted for green chilies. Chop the green chilies super fine and it’ll add a hint of spice without it being crazy spicy. Remember, we are not cooking the green chilies, so fine chopping them is the way to go. Cilantro: You will need chopped fresh cilantro. Lime: I love using lime juice in my kachumber salad, but if you have a lemon on hand, that works too.
Step by Step – How to Make Mango Chickpea Indian Kachumber Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, add the rinsed and drained chickpeas.
- Add cucumbers, red onions, carrots, and tomatoes.
- Now add mango and cilantro.
- And finally, add green chilies, chat masala, lime juice, and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Mix well.
Serving Suggestions
This Mango Chickpea Salad makes a delicious snack, side dish, or light meal.
Punjabi Chole or Punjabi Rajma Any kind of dal works so well with an Indian Salad, such as Masoor Dal, Tomato Pappu/Dal, or this simple Toor Dal Tadka Definitely make a side of this Instant Pot Jeera Rice
Storage
You can store this vegan Chickpea Salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. I wouldn’t go beyond that as the salad will not be as crunchy.
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