If you are looking for easy to put together, no fuss, no dressing, low oil Salad recipes then you should absolutely try Khamang Kakdi – Maharashtrian Style Cucumber and Peanut Salad or Kakdi Chi Koshimbir in Marathi.
Koshimbir or Salad in Marathi is an essential element of Maharashtrian Thali. Koshimbir is chopped salad with vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, onion, carrots, beetroots etc. Usually they are tossed with some lemon juice, salt and generous amount of coriander leaves. The other variety is where curd is added to the vegetables, like Raita.
If you plan to cook a Traditional Maharashtrian Thali at home, I suggest you try some of these below recipes that would be loved by your family and friends.
- Tondli Bhat – Masala Bhat or Rice with Ivy Gourd. Traditionally served during weddings too.
- Methi Che Ambat Goad Varan – Sweet and Sour Dal or Lentils with Fenugreek (Methi) Leaves with my signature Home made Goda Masala.
- Takatli Palak Chi Bhaji – Spinach cooked in buttermilk gravy. Ideal to mop with Indian Breads like Roti, Naan or Traditional Maharashtrian Gluten Free breads like Bhakri.
- Vangi Batatyachi Bhaji – Brinjal and Potato Dry Vegetable served with Dal rice and/or Roti.
- Vangyache Kaap – Brinjal Fritters that are pan fried. Ideal starter, appetizer menu.
- Lasanachi Chutney (Maharashtrian Peanut Garlic Chutney) – A Dry chutney that is a must have with your meals. Spicy, loaded with garlic flavors.
- End the Meal with some Mattha or Traditional Maharashtrian Buttermilk.
I love having this refreshing Cucumber salad with dal rice or khichdi too. The recipe is quite simple, which is one of the many reasons why this is made often at our home.
It takes just 15 minutes to put everything together – Yup, that easy! A salad recipe that has no dressing, no expensive ingredients are involved. Just simple pantry staples is all you need to whip up this Cucumber salad in minutes.
Be it your 4 pm snack, a light dinner or lunch on hot summer days, this salad is crunchy, filling and super healthy. Personally, I love having this as my 4 pm snack or with my lunch along with a bowl of curd especially during summers. So refreshing!
The Khamang Kakdi can be a great appetizer to serve with Cocktails too at your next party. Peanuts are always a hit with cocktails so the next time you are planning your cocktail party menu, don’t forget to include this recipe.
The salad recipe is both Gluten Free and Vegan. If you are allergic to peanuts, you can substitute with chopped cashews as well. It would be a good idea to roast the cashews before adding.
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Khamang Kakdi Recipe with Step by Step Pics
- In a bowl, add the chopped cucumbers, green chillies, salt and lime juice.
- You can either coarsely pound the peanuts or add it as it is. Note – Don’t add groundnut or peanut powder, it makes the salad pasty.
- Prepare for the tempering by heating a small pan with some coconut oil, add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle and then add the curry leaves.
- Now, add the tempering to the salad followed by freshly grated coconut and coriander leaves. Toss everything well and serve immediately.
Khamang Kakdi / Cucumber and Peanut Salad in Maharashtrian Style
Ingredients
- 2 nos. Cucumbers (peeled and chopped into small pieces)
- 3 tbsp Roasted Peanuts (skin removed)
- 2-3 nos. Green chillies finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Freshly grated coconut
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- Few sprigs of curry leaves
- finely chopped coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the chopped cucumbers, green chillies, salt and lemon juice.
- You can either coarsely pound the peanuts or add it as it is, I prefer the later. Don't powder the peanuts completely though.
- Prepare for the tempering by heating a small pan with some coconut oil,add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle and then add the curry leaves.
- Now, add the tempering to the chopped cucumbers followed by freshly grated coconut and coriander leaves. Toss everything well and serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad also tastes excellent when chilled, making it that perfect summer salad option.
- A meal by itself, tastes excellent with the Maharashtrian staples like Varan Bhaat or Bhakri and a Vegetable.
- You can add a pinch of sugar too along with lime juice but I avoid the same since I prefer having this as a snack in the evening or as a dinner option.
The Recipe was originally posted in September 2018 and has been duly updated.
Taking this recipe to the A to Z challenge this month wherein we choose to cook with key ingredients Alphabetically. This month it was time for Alphabet ‘C’. I chose my key ingredient ‘Cucumber’ to make this traditional and healthy salad recipe.
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Vidya Narayan
Excellent summer salad? love the addition of roasted peanuts? it gives a nice crunchy kick to the salad?
Thanks dear, we think alike!
Wow. Perfect Vidya. My favorites, peanuts and coconut are there, plus healthy cucumber. I loved your nice touch of tempering in this recipe. It must be very filling. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks so much and i hope you love trying out this.
Sure 🙂
Vidya. I tried this salad. It was awesome. Believe me it was the best salad I ever tried dear. Thanks a ton for this recipe. I am gonna tag and post this yummmmmy salad soon. 🙂 <3 Oh my god.. I am in love this.. Happy Cooking dear
Thank you so much and very glad to receive the feedback Malini.
This is one of my favourite salad..just love them..my mouth is watering ?
Thanks so much dear, mine too.
Wow Vidya cucumber salad sounds superbly delicious. I can imagine the taste. Green chilli cilantro peanut definitely makes it super yummy. I want to make it right now but I don’t have fresh coconut this time, so I have to wait. Lovely share.
Please do make this and I am sure you would love it. Thank you so much
I’ve heard a lot about this dish from my grandmother, who grew up in a Maharashtrian colony. I’ve never had a chance to try it out, though. Looks yummylicious! 🙂
Do try, its quite simple. Thanks so much.
This recipe sounds much like Kosambari, popular salad in North Karnataka but without moongdal and peanuts. I can imagine the texture and delicious taste. Wish I could get Indian cucumber here in UK to prepare this super healthy salad. Awesome share Vidya!!!
I agree, this sounds like Kosambari minus the dal. Love the moong dal based salads esp with carrots as they add the sweetness. Thanks dear and I wish I could treat you some.
Wonderful salad recipe! Always loved this salad, childhood favorite. Thanks for the recipe.
Nice to know that Jyoti, this is my fav too. Thanks dear.
Nice write up, Vidya…..Through your post I came to know about a region of Maharashtra and also a different version of salad…..It’s very much true that our trips to different places give us inspirations to make new recipes. 🙂
Absolutely Jayeeta, travel is very important to our body and mind, else we burn out easily. Thank you and glad you liked it.
Delicious simple yet flavourful recipe. I can live on this.
Absolutely dear, me too. Thanks
Delicious simple yet flavourful recipe. I can live on this.
I agree Seema! Thanks
What a superb and nutritious peanut with cucumber salad recipe. This one is so refreshing, delightful, such a healthy bowl of comfort. Very refreshing share partner.
Thanks dear Jolly!
Give me that bowl, feel like finishing this crunchy and nutty salad without any fuss. Just love this kind of simple Indian style salad. Makes me hungry.
I love simple salads too Priya, thanks a ton!
Such an interesting pick for the theme and that too double, coconut and cucumber. I love salads but never tried coconut in it, would love to try this one.
Thank you dear. We South Indians do add coconut to our version of salads and raitas too, they taste yum.
Vidya, if I got cucumber prepared in the style you have with coconut and peanuts then I don’t mind having it everyday. It looks so delicious. Thanks for sharing such a healthy recipe.
My pleasure and I hope you would love it.
I am in love with the flavor combination in the salad. So perfect for the Indian palate that needs the spices and the flavors. Love the green chili, coconut and peanut in the salad. I would be adding the sugar as well as I like the sweet and spicy feel.
Addition of sugar is a good idea and Sandhya, most of the Maharashtrian recipes do call for a pinch of jaggery or sugar, especially in gravies. Do let me know how the sugar element turned out and shall be happy to include in my next round of salad.
This salad is a delight with the meal , and the addition of peanuts makes it just perfect crunchy summer salad. Awesome share Vidya I can just have it as a snack 🙂
I agree Paarul, this is a good snack with the crunchy peanuts. Thanks so much dear.
Amazing recipe Vidya. Perfect low Carb meal. Will definitely try it and post the picture. Keep posting such amazing healthy meal Ideas. Awesome photography as always !!
Thank you so much dear for all your lovely words always.
I love these Indian chatpata salads. This one is on my list to be made this week end.
Welcome back from your vacation and I am sure salads are definitely on your mind. Thank you so much and glad you liked it.
Vidya believe me this salad looking very tempting in the picture and I am craving to it now. surely a tasty and filling salad and added tempering must be taking it to another level of taste. Bookmarked.
Tempering is the way of letting your taste buds know that they are in for a real treat. ha ha .. I love tempered salads with dahi or raw too, guess my south indian genes. Glad you liked it dear.
This is my go-to salad (that doubles as a meal) on a hot summer day. Maharashtrians make the best salads in my book!
This is the best salad for the current weather Aruna! Thanks so much and I agree about the Koshimbir varieties of Maharashtra.
Super. This is so refreshing and easily doable. Loved this quick salad
Thanks Veena.
Khamang kakdi is one of my favourite salads. So refreshing and flavorful ! I often pair it with Sabudana khichdi.
Pairing with sabudana khichdi sounds lovely and I should certainly try this combo. Thanks Poonam.
I always wondered khama kakdi has something to do with khaman dhokla and a oided making this dish. Saw Vidya’s post on khaman kakdi and with all the ingredients available at home, I thought to give it a try! Just amazing! It turned out so well, crunchy and tasty. In this lockdown we made it almost 3 to 4 times and some of my relatives also took this recipe. I am bengali and love Maharashtriam cuisine specially the malvani ones. But khaman kakdi is something that I can make anytime to eat. Great recipe with simple ingredients Vidya. Keep it up.
Thank you so much Soma. Glad you loved the recipe. Please keep visiting us for more delicious recipes with healthy and seasonal ingredients.