Kachumbari

Ingredients

• •1 red onion, thinly sliced
• •4 tomatoes, diced
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1 green chili, minced (optional)
• •1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• •2 tbsp lime juice
• •Salt to taste

Steps

1. 1.Place the sliced onion in a bowl of cold water with a generous pinch of salt and let it sit for 30 minutes - this brief brine mellows the onion's sharp bite without cooking it, which is the small trick that separates a good kachumbari from a raw, overpowering one.
2. 2.Drain the onion well and pat dry.
3. 3.In a large bowl, combine the onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and green chili if using.
4. 4.Add the cilantro and lime juice and toss gently.
5. 5.Season with salt to taste and let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving so the flavors combine.
6. 6.Serve fresh alongside grilled meats, pilau, or biryani.