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Indian Vegetable and Fruit Salad (Pachadi)





Yields
Serves 4 (serving size: 3/4 cup)



Total Time
30 mins

The first time we tried this fresh summer side dish, submitted by reader Vishal Velusamy, of Pasadena, California, we were hooked on the combination of fruit, vegetables, and Indian spices. It's great served as a salad or a salsa.

su-Indian Vegetable and Fruit Salad (Pachadi)




Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1 cup chopped pineapple
 1 cup chopped cucumber
 1/2 cup chopped tomato
 1/2 cup chopped red onion
 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño chile
 1 teaspoon kosher salt
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
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Combine all ingredients except oil and spices in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a small frying pan over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add spices. When mustard seeds pop, 1 to 2 minutes, pour over vegetable mixture and mix well. Serve as a side dish with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 375mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Protein 1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.