Kachumber Gazpacho
When tomatoes are at their best, take a cue from Hetal Vasavada and don't cook them at all. "In the summer, Indian families often make kachumber salad. It's basically an Indian pico de gallo situation, minus the cilantro," says Vasavada. "My husband loves gazpacho—he's the kind of person who drinks salsa from the jar—so I thought this would be a nice, cool summer dish." Vasavada channeled her love for kachumber, a fresh, cucumber-based Indian salad, to inspire this exciting riff on the classic chilled summery soup. Warm spices and a hint of chile add flavor and heat without overwhelming the fresh tomatoes; sev, a crispy chickpea noodle snack, adds a pleasant crunch.
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Ingredients
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Make Ahead
Gazpacho can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.
Note
Sev may be purchased at South Asian markets or online atsubziwalla.com.
Suggested Pairing
Lightly citrusy Provençal rosé: Commanderie de la Bargemone