Mango and Cucumber Slaw
Serves: 4-6
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
  • 1 raw mango, peeled and chopped
  • 2 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise and then sliced on a diagonal
  • 1 large shallot, sliced into thin rings
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, grated
  • ¼ cup lime juice or 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes (or 1 red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped)
  • ½ cup chopped coriander
  • ¼ cup roasted peanuts, lightly crushed using a mortar and pestle
  • Black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a medium sized bowl, toss together the mangoes, cucumber, sliced onions, garlic, lime juice, salt, and chilli flakes. Cover and let it chill for about 30 minutes, so that the flavours meld together.
  2. Toss the slaw with chopped coriander. Serve with cracks of black pepper and roasted peanuts on top.
*Note:
A shallot is also known as a small onion or a sambhar onion locally.
Recipe by Sprig & Vine at http://sprigandvine.in/mango-and-cucumber-slaw/