Description
Kosambari is a light and refreshing, healthy South Indian salad from the state of Karnataka made of carrot, moong lentils, coconut, and a few herbs and spices. Learn here how to make Kosambari, a healthy and quick vegetarian salad by following the instructions below.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup yellow moong dal
- Water as required (to soak moong dal)
- 1½ cup carrot, grated
- ½ cup fresh coconut, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
For the tempering
- 1 teaspoon any neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- A pinch of hing
- Few curry leaves
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- Wash the moong dal a couple of times under water.
- Then soak the dal for at least 2-3 hours.
- Once it is soaked well, drain all the water using a colander.
- Transfer the soaked moong dal into a large bowl.
- Add grated carrot, coconut, chopped coriander, lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Toss everything together gently.
For the tempering
- In a tadka pan, heat oil and add the mustard seeds.
- Let the mustard seeds crackle, then add hing, curry leaves and chopped green chilli.
- Stir and then turn off the flame.
- Pour this tadka over the salad mixture. Mix it very well.
- Keep it aside for 15 minutes, so that the salad mixture absorbs the flavours of the tadka.
- Kosambari salad is ready to serve.
- Serve as a side dish with your meals.
Notes
- Make sure the dal is soaked well. If in a hurry, then you can soak the dal in hot water for about 30 minutes.
- You could also use groundnut, coconut or sesame oil for the tempering. Avoid using mustard oil or ghee.
- You can add lemon juice less or more as per your taste preferences.
- You can also make this salad with green moong dal, sprouts and cucumber as well.
- You can store this salad for about 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator and consume it as soon as possible.
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: South Indian
Keywords: Quick & Healthy Vegetarian Salad Recipe, Moong Dal Salad Karnataka Style, Salad Recipes, Vegan Salad