Tomato Kachumber

Name: Tomato Kachumber
Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, cut into thin wedges; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot; 4 teaspoons fresh lime or lemon juice; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds; Salt to taste

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
2 scallions, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
4 teaspoons fresh lime or lemon juice
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
Salt to taste

Directions

1

Combine the tomatoes, scallions, mint, ginger, and lemon or lime juice in a medium bowl.
2

Heat the vegetable oil in a small pan or skillet and add the mustard seeds.
3

When the seeds begin to pop (have a lid handy to contain them), remove the pan from the heat.
4

Pour the oil and seeds over the tomato mixture, add salt to taste, and lightly toss.
5

Let the salad marinate for about 30 minutes before serving.