You are here: Home > Videos > Course > Starters / Snacks > Low Calorie Indian Snack > Herbed Cucumber Slices (Low Calorie) Video by Tarla Dalal Herbed Cucumber Slices (Low Calorie) Video by Tarla Dalal Viewed 15865 times The all-time favourite Indian cooler, cucumber, is topped with flavoured Lebanese hummus. An innovative and irresistible way to relish the healthy cucumber, this snack can be had at any time of the day. Tweet Recipe Description for Herbed Cucumber Slices ( Healthy Starter Recipe ) Preparation Time: 12 minsCooking Time: 15 mins Makes 20 slices Show me for slices Ingredients 1 cup thickly sliced unpeeled cucumber (approx. 20 slices)1 small red capsicum1/4 tsp oil for greasing1 cup cooked chick peas2 tsp crushed garlic (lehsun) freshly ground black peppercorns (kalimirch) to taste1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp thyme1 1/2 tsp lemon juice salt to tasteFor The Garnish a few sprigs of parsley Method Apply ¼ tsp of oil evenly over the red capsicum. Pierce it with a fork and roast it over an open medium flame till it turns black in colour from all the sides.Immerse it in water and remove the skin, stem and seeds and cut into thin strips. Keep aside for the garnish.Combine all the ingredients, except the cucumber slices and blend in a mixer to a smooth mixture using little water till smooth.Arrange the cucumber slices on a flat dry surface and top each cucumber slice with little topping mixture.Serve immediately garnished with red capsicum strips and parsley sprigs. See step by step images of Herbed Cucumber Slices ( Healthy Starter Recipe ) RECIPE SOURCE : Healthy Starters