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Cucumber Peanut Salad

SUBMITTED BY: RADHIKA GHATAGE

"Easy to make Indian salad."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 31 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix together salt and cucumber, and allow to drain in a colander for ten minutes to release water. Pat dry, and place in a medium size bowl.
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan, and stir in cumin and chili pepper.
  3. Add peanuts, lemon juice, sugar, and melted butter to cucumber, and stir together. Garnish with cilantro.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by KARMABREEZE
Cool and sweet, with a mild chili kick, and the cumin adds the twist that makes this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by Lisa Hallie
This is a wonderful summer salad, and is great with Indian food. I added very small amounts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by BREEZES127
Very nice, I used a seedless cucumber and added a bit more nuts. Thanks Radhika! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2004 by IBNSHISHA
I used 2 small Japanese cucumbers and 3 tablespoons of chopped almonds when I made this. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2004 by MARINSTARR
I thought this was awesome! I am a huge fan of cucumbers and peanuts, so this hit the spot. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2005 by Christina
A great salad! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2006 by becky g
We really like this salad. I use olive oil, and have used a variety of nuts. The longer it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2006 by Wende
Strange dish. Don't use butter-- sub olive or other oil. When you mix the buttery cumin and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2006 by MUSIC_MINX
I really cannot praise this highly enough. An unexpected lovely flavor fest. Used 1/4 tsp.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by Diana G.
olive oil instead of butter & refrigerate! MORE

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