Khamang Kakadi, Faral Khaman Kakdi
by Tarla Dalal
khamang kakadi recipe | Gujarati khaman kakadi | farali kachumber | with 27 amazing images.
khamang kakadi recipe | Gujarati khaman kakadi | farali kachumber is a quick and simple everyday fare. Learn how to make Gujarati khaman kakadi.
To make khamang kakadi, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour and serve chilled.
An accompaniment can make or break a meal. A well-planned accompaniment can make even a simple meal glow. Gujarati khaman kakadi is something to go with your meals on fasting days.
While the cucumber in farali kachumber, helps you to make up for water requirement of the day without calories, peanuts have good fats which keeps you full for long hours. Apart from protein, they also abound in vitamin E – a nutrient necessary to protect the health of organs including the skin and heart.
weight-watchers, heart patients and diabetics and all those aiming a healthy lifestyle can include this khamang kakadi as a part if their meals. It is best suggested to avoid sugar.
Tips for khamang kakadi. 1. As a variation, you can thickly grate the cucumber instead of cutting it into cubes. 2. If you enjoy spicy food, then you can add finely chopped green chillies as per your taste preference. 3. If you are not fasting, you can replace rock salt with table salt.
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Khamang Kakadi, Faral Khaman Kakdi recipe - How to make Khamang Kakadi, Faral Khaman Kakdi
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Makes 4 servings
For Khamang Kakadi
1 1/2 cups cucumber cubes
1/2 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
1/2 tsp sugar , optional
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
rock salt (sendha namak) to taste
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- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour and serve chilled.
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what is khamang kakadi made off?
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what is khamang kakadi made off? Gujarati khaman kakadi is made from easily available and cheap ingredients in India such as 1 1/2 cups cucumber cubes, 1/2 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)(optional), 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 1/2 tsp sugar and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice. See image of list of ingredients for khamang kakadi.
benefits of kakadi
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- Promotes Weight Loss – With just 16 calories and zero fat from a cup of cucumber, it certainly qualifies for a weight watcher’s diet.
- Flushes Out Toxins – With that high water content, cucumber act a s broom for our system to sweep out harmful toxins from our body.
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how to roast peanuts
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We put our raw peanuts in a plastic container and store them in the fridge.
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We will be using these raw peanuts to roast.
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Heat a non stick pan and add the raw peanuts.
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Roast the raw peanuts on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring with a spatula.
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Roast peanuts till golden brown.
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Roasted peanuts.
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Remove the skin of the peanuts.
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Put in a mortar.
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Crush coarsely.
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Place in a bowl. Your 1/2 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts is ready to use in khaman kakadi.
benefits of peanuts
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- Peanuts Provides Energy : Peanuts have good fats which give you more energy and keep you full for a longer time resulting in weight loss. They contain Vitamin B1, Thiamine which helps form ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which body uses for energy. Also they help the body form more red blood cells which is the base for energy and keeps fatigue at bay.
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making kaman kakadi
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To make khamang kakadi recipe | Gujarati khaman kakadi | farali kachumber | healthy khaman kakadi | in a deep bowl put 1 1/2 cups cucumber cubes.
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Add 1/2 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts.
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) (optional).
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Add 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut.
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Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
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Add 1/2 tbsp lemon juice.
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Add rock salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp rock salt. This is done for having khamang kakadi for fasting days. If you are not fasting, use regular salt.
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Mix well.
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Place khamang kakadi | Gujarati khaman kakadi | farali kachumber | healthy khaman kakadi | in a serving bowl.
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Serve khamang kakadi | Gujarati khaman kakadi | farali kachumber | healthy khaman kakadi | immediately or refrigerate for an hour and serve chilled.
tips for khamang kakadi
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As a variation, you can thickly grate the cucumber instead of cutting it into cubes.
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If you enjoy spicy food, then you can add finely chopped green chillies as per your taste preference.
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If you are not fasting, you can replace rock salt with table salt.
health benefits of khamang kakadi
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Khamang Kakadi – high in protein and low in carbs.
- Cucumber being filled with water is low in calories and carbs.
- Peanuts have protein in plentiful. This will help in maintenance of cells, tissues, organs and bones.
- Peanuts are loaded with Vitamin B3, Niacin which helps in healthy skin formation and thus preventing wrinkles and skin diseases.
- With right amounts of fats and fibre, this salad is a good way to please your palate and satisfy your hunger in a nourishing way.
- Weight watchers, diabetics, heart patients and all those aiming a healthy lifestyle can include this khamang kakadi as a part if their meals. It is best suggested to avoid sugar.
| Energy | 132 cal |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 10.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 49.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 26.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 37.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90.2 mg |
| Sodium | 9.8 mg |
| Potassium | 176.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
This accompaniment is always made at my place during fasting days...I love the crunch of cucumber and peanuts, it is sweet, spicy and just perfect in taste.