Nepali Cucumber (Kakro) Achar Recipe

Kakro Ko Achar is a spicy salad made of cucumbers, sesame seeds, and other spices. This dish is easy to prepare and tastes delicious with rice or roti.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 tsp oil ((Any vegetable oil of your choice))
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp sichuan pepper (timmur)
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 1/2 tbsp black sesame powder ((Roasted & powdered))
• 1/2 tbsp lemon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Transfer chopped cucumber to the bowl. Add salt and let it sit for 10 mins. Remove all the excess water and let it sit aside.
2. 2Add sesame powder, lemon, cilantro, salt, and sichuan red chili pepper to the bowl.
3. 3Heat oil in the pan. Once hot, add fenugreek seeds.
4. 4Add all seasoning, turmeric powder, curry powder, and red kashmiri chili powder to the pan. Let it cook for a min.
5. 5Pour oil into the bowl. Combine everything well.
6. 6The cucumber achar is ready. You can serve it with rice or eat it on its own.