Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If your cucumber salad keeps turning out watery and bland, it's not you! There are two steps nobody tells you about. See how to make a unique cucumber salad with an Indian twist and tips to guarantee the best results!
This is Part 3 of 3: the dressing and the tadka each got their own video earlier this week, linked below.
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Sesame Soy Chilli dressing: youtu.be/xAPvjUH2tvY
Tadka how-to: youtu.be/kFlyuzAip5E
Also see why blooming works: cookingwithanadi.com/techniques/spice-blooming-tadka
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Why yours goes watery (it's not you)
0:44 Smash & tear
1:17 Salt & drain (don't skip this)
1:53 The dressing
2:49 The tadka twist
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Bomba: geni.us/BnjBg
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Garlic press: geni.us/XiPagH
Mason jar: geni.us/9nLrmL
Sieve: geni.us/bbmeY
Cutting board: geni.us/OsyU
Non-stick pan: geni.us/HkR2
Ramekins: geni.us/WAqT
Spatula: geni.us/Ur7LVU
Cumin seeds: geni.us/SsRlA
Brown mustard seeds: geni.us/yBMk5OC
Curry leaves: geni.us/nQZqrsq
Kashmiri red chilies: geni.us/ePg3
Coconut oil: geni.us/wYFEvl
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If your cucumber salad keeps turning out watery and bland, it's not you! There are two steps nobody tells you about. See how to make a unique cucumber salad with an Indian twist and tips to guarantee the best results!
This is Part 3 of 3: the dressing and the tadka each got their own video earlier this week, linked below.
🥒 FULL RECIPE 👉cookingwithanadi.com/recipes/indian-fusion-smashed-cucumber-salad?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=cucumbersalad
⭐ MADE IT? Rate the recipe on the site! Star ratings are what help it reach more home cooks
📩 SIGN UP free at cookingwithanadi.com/free-resources the new site is live and you’ll get 2 free PDFs to help make cooking more fun than ever before!
▶️ WATCH THE SERIES
Sesame Soy Chilli dressing: youtu.be/xAPvjUH2tvY
Tadka how-to: youtu.be/kFlyuzAip5E
Also see why blooming works: cookingwithanadi.com/techniques/spice-blooming-tadka
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Why yours goes watery (it's not you)
0:44 Smash & tear
1:17 Salt & drain (don't skip this)
1:53 The dressing
2:49 The tadka twist
🔔 Subscribe for weekly technique-first cooking videos.
▶️ WATCH NEXT
Gurkensalat - German Cucumber Salad: youtu.be/6VVbT8ZXnSA
Cucumber Raita: youtu.be/go3gTuj60zs
Greek Tzatziki: youtu.be/5XriBzhpFvU
PRODUCTS USED:
Whisk: geni.us/CABAr
Soy sauce: geni.us/57iC7
Sesame oil: geni.us/zfy84Pw
Bomba: geni.us/BnjBg
Rice vinegar: geni.us/XCoZE
Sugar: geni.us/zfy84Pw
Mixing bowl: geni.us/P226lI
Garlic press: geni.us/XiPagH
Mason jar: geni.us/9nLrmL
Sieve: geni.us/bbmeY
Cutting board: geni.us/OsyU
Non-stick pan: geni.us/HkR2
Ramekins: geni.us/WAqT
Spatula: geni.us/Ur7LVU
Cumin seeds: geni.us/SsRlA
Brown mustard seeds: geni.us/yBMk5OC
Curry leaves: geni.us/nQZqrsq
Kashmiri red chilies: geni.us/ePg3
Coconut oil: geni.us/wYFEvl
👨🍳 If you’re new here:
I’m Anadi, and I help home cooks get restaurant-style results in a small home kitchen. If you want more recipes like this, hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next bowl.
Subscribe for more cooking tips: youtube.com/@CookingwithAnadi?sub_confirmation=1
JOIN THE CHANNEL: cutt.ly/jWimruu
VISIT MY AMAZON SHOP: amazon.ca/shop/cookingwithanadi
Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored, but the links above contain affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission. Please click on them to help support me and my channel at no additional cost to you! My opinions of these products are entirely my own.
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