Indian Tomato Onion Salad
Indian tomato onion salad is a fresh and delicious topping for pappadum crackers. Loaded with tomatoes, onions, spices, and fresh coriander and mint, it is super easy to make and is also the perfect complement to grilled chicken or fish. In a pinch, enjoy them with crisp tortilla chips!

- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 small tomatoes ((Volume Measurements in Recipe Notes below))
- 1/2 small red onion ((Volume Measurements in Recipe Notes below))
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder ((See Recipe Notes below))
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- 1
Finely dice the tomatoes and place in a colander to drain off any excess juice.
- 2
Finely dice the red onion.
- 3
Combine the drained diced tomatoes, finely diced onion, finely chopped mint leaves and coriander, chili powder, salt, cumin, ginger powder, and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir well to mix.
- 4
Place tomato onion salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- 5
Serve with pappadum or tortilla chips.