Spiced Cucumber Sticks with Chaat Masala

Ingredients:

3 large cucumbers
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon chaat masala
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon hot red chili powder
Flaked sea salt (like Maldon), to taste
Small handful finely chopped cilantro
1 lime, quartered, to serve

 

Directions:

1. Peel and halve the cucumbers. Scoop out the seeds using a melon baller or a grapefruit spoon. Slice the cucumber into sticks and dry them thoroughly with paper towel.
2. Meanwhile, place the finely diced onions in a bowl, and cover with cold water. Let sit for about 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry. This helps draw out the raw spiciness of the onions and mellows out their flavor.
3. Place the cucumber on a serving plate and sprinkle with onions, chaat masala, chili powder, and a crumble of flaked salt. Garnish with the chopped cilantro and squeeze with a little lime juice before eating.

 

Serves: 4 as a snack

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