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These cucumber cups with a dynamic filling of veggies, dates, spices, and chutneys are the ultimate appetizer for a burst of tangy, crunchy flavors! The filling has dates, carrots, sprouts, and onions paired with chaat masala, and lemon for an innovative spin on almost a vegetable chaat!

Crunchy Cucumber Cups

These cucumber cups with a dynamic filling of veggies, dates, spices, and chutneys are the ultimate dish for a burst of tangy, crunchy flavors! The filling is Indian inspired but features a Middle Eastern twist with the incorporation of dates that add a nutty sweetness to balance the taste.

Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Indian
Keyword dates
Custom Category Appetizers, Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 25 cups
Calories 13 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

  • 3 big cucumber , for 25 cucumber cups
  • 1/4 cup sprouted mung beans (moong beans)
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes , diced
  • 2 tbsp green mango ,finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup potatoes , boiled and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup onions , finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp carrots , grated
  • 1 tsp green chilies , finely chopped
  • 2 dates , finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp boondi (chickpea flour droplets)
  • 1 tbsp crispy moong namkeen
  • 2 tbsp mint , chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt  to taste
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp mint cilantro chutney
  • 3 tbsp tamarind chutney

Garnish:

  • coconut , shredded
  • beetroot , grated

Instructions

  1. Blanch the sprouted moong in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Strain them and dry them. The moong is ready to use!

  2. Peel the cucumbers and chop them into 1 inch pieces. Use a melon baller to make a duvet in the middle of each piece.
  3. Add a thin layer of the tamarind chutney in each of the cucumber cups.
  4. In a small bowl mix together all of the ingredients and then use a spoon to fill the cucumber cups!
  5. Garnish with coconut and beet and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • You can add any crunchy snacks mixture or crushed peanuts or roasted nuts of your choice, instead of crispy moong namkeen and masala boondi.
Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Cucumber Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 13 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 26mg1%
Potassium 50mg1%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 259IU5%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.