Friday, February 10, 2012

Mango Cucumber Salad

 
The simplicity to food and the simplicity to cooking. What else is there for me to say? Home food of course without a doubt is the best and as far as I know, home food does not have to drain our energy. Pretty much anything goes right (Malaysian Fried Rice)? Literally anything, from soups and easy preasy one pot dish (Mixed Vegetable Soup & Corn Soup). Nevertheless, when time is on our side, maybe during weekends, we won't mind sweating a little longer for stir frying a side dish (Aloo Gobi, Brinjal Stir Fry, Beans Thoran, Carrot Poriyal & Bean Sprouts Omelette), known as oil splattering, followed by thorough cleaning of our kitchen and kitchen top. Last week, in between one the days when time became, really, the crisis call for me, I decided. I decided in keeping it clean in my kitchen. Clean and mean. How about a raw salad, I ask myself since it will also be a meal on my own (Apple Cucumber Salad). So, the first mission accomplished. What should I put up for my dinner. Next mission of course, so easy, for this notably Indian style fruity (Fried Apple Fritters) veggie salad. The fact as well all ingredients, as usual, awaiting me in my fridge and as you know or don't, generally, our Indian salads are yogurt inspired (Moor Kulumbu/Yoghurt Curry). Vibrant, attractive, tangy and sweet, above all, there's no hidden magic formula to making this Mango Cucumber  Salad. Dice, cut and toss all the ingredients together. Done!

Ingredients
1 (about 300g) semi-ripe mango - remove skin and cubed/diced
1 (about 200g) cucumber - remove seeds and cubed with the skin on
20g dried black currants
2 stalks coriander leaves - shredded/chopped
100ml yoghurt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp yellow mustard
Salt for taste

Method:
Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl.
Toss and stir.

35 comments:

  1. I really like the dressing you used on this salad. The blend of mustard and coriander must taste amazing. I have never thought of pairing a fruit with cucumber-but I can understand how the flavors would compliment each other. Unique and healthy dish here-yum!

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  2. I really love the color of this salad and the flavour sounds explosive :)

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  3. oh this is a unique way..mango with cucumber..oh so refreshing..I should try this..thanks for sharing ms.Nava ;)

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  4. Yummy! I would fall in love with this salad. But I think I would end up eating more rice. Ya I know its kinda weird but i kinda like salad with rice.

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  5. The combination of mango & cucumber couldn't be better. This is just perfect for hot weather!

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  6. Nice...
    I too been eating a lot during d cny.. Aihhhhhh
    Besides tat cholesterol level also been shooting up due 2 d excessive of seafood input....
    As a result my daily diet is very simple.....
    Beakfast - oats
    Lunch - normal economy rice
    Dinner - oats

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  7. I totally agree with you on Diet. Eating balanced food is the best way to stay healthy. This is such a refreshing salad.

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  8. What a perfect salad! I love all the flavors, this sounds incredible! :)

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  9. For me DIET means eating all the good food. Eat more fruits,vege and salad.

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  10. This salad seems like it has the perfect balance between taste and health - gorgeous recipe!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself

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  11. I agree with your diet philosophy, Nava...I do the same! And I love the look of this refreshing salad...full of delicious ingredients :)

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  12. I love your philosophy on dieting--I have spent way too much of my life restricting calories. I just received a mango in my farm box--time to try this!

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  13. I don't really love cucumber but I like salad. :)

    mt

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  14. I can imagine the perfect blend of sweet & sour taste in your salad! Simply delicious and refreshing!

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  15. This looks beautiful, and I attempt to follow your duet philosophy now that I've reached a healthy weight :)

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  16. I think i'm not eating healthy enough. I have been putting on weight for the pass 15 years! oh dear... time to watch what i eat..

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  17. Thanks everyone for all the comments and sharing, appreciate each one of it.

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  18. hi nava.. great idea- simple to prepare, would love this, when i don't have time to cook... then i also eat bread with peanut butter. ha haoine meal done

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  19. This looks lovely, I've made something similar but without the mango and with more yoghurt so I'll have to remember this one!

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  20. Oh my goodness I am drooling over these

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  21. Hi, great post! It's my first time here, thanks to Cooking Varieties, I found your blog..:) Very interesting blog, lot of tips, healthy and beauty, I love it!:) Keep sharing more..:)

    Healthy diet is not only on what we eat but also on how we treat ourselves when it comes on eating and choosing the right food.. I love mango especially ripe one, and cucumber too.. I love to try this Mango & Cucumber yoghurt salad you've shared..Thank you so much..:)

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  22. Mango,you know i'm a big fan and of course cucumber too,so healthy,i love the pics is cute :)
    Ridwan

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  23. A very interesting and delicious ingredient combinations in this salad :)

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  24. I love that salad, mangoes and yoghurt is such a great combination

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  25. oohhhh.... mango and cucumber... wow what a combo.. hearing the name itself tempting me so much...

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  26. This looks so refreshing and healthy!! I am gonna make it for my son today! Thanks Nava <3

    Happy Friday!
    Charu
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    http://www.myfashionfootprints.com/

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  27. Oh lovely blend of flavors in this salad of yours. A perfect dinner salad when on diet.

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  28. Yummmyy!!! It looks delicious dear!!

    XOXO!

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  29. Looks so inviting!! Perfect for summers!
    love the musturd and yogurt combo!

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  30. Thats one awesome combination! Am surely trying this one Nava :)

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