Tamarind, Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Tamarind, tomato and cucumber salad is a wonderful side to roasted or grilled dishes. This crunchy salad has a bit if spice plus a hint of sweet and sour taste from the tamarind.

 

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons tamarind puree

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon hot water

250g cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 cucumber, finely chopped

1 red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, coarsely chopped

Salt and ground white pepper to taste

 

Place the tamarind puree, sugar and water in a small bowl. Mix well. Season it with salt and pepper.

Next, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a medium sized bowl. Add the tamarind mixture and toss until the vegetables are coated.  Refrigerate for at least thirty minutes.

Add the coriander before serving. Serve chilled.

 

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