Step 1

Chop up the cucumbers, cilantro, and peanuts into a very fine dice. I use my trusty Kuhn Rikon pull chop which I love and it works on all of these equally well.

Step 2

Place into a bowl and season with salt and sugar.

Step 3

In the smallest little heat proof bowl you have, heat the oil until it is hot and shimmering.

Step 4

Place the mustard and/or cumin seeds and allow them to sputter like popcorn about 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add in the turmeric and stir quickly.

Step 6

Pour this hot, flavored oil over the cucumbers and mix well.

Step 7

Squeeze lemon juice and mix once again and serve.