Moong Dal Kosambari is a quick, easy and a healthy salad from Karnataka. Made with cucumber and moong dal, this salad has many versions made with carrots, vegetables etc.
The cuisine of Karnataka includes the cuisines of the different regions and communities of Karnataka, namely, North Karnataka cuisine, South Karnataka cuisine, Udupi cuisine, Saraswat cuisine, Coorg cuisine, Mangalorean Catholic cuisine and Navayath cuisine.
Karnataka cuisine includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
To Make Quick Moong Dal Kosambari :
Finely chopped cucumber mixed with grated coconut, chopped green chilies and soaked moong dal is then tempered with curry leaves and mustard. This salad can be served as a side dish as well. Its cooling properties helps keeping fresh and cool in summer.
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 5 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 2 Cucumbers finely chopped
- 4 tbsp moong dal soaked for minimum 2 hours
- 1-2 Green Chilies finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Coconut grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 4-5 curry leaves
Ingredients
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- Soak moong dal for minimum 2 hours. Strain water and keep dal aside.
- In a bowl, add finely chopped cucumber,soaked moong dal, green chilies,grated coconut, coriander, salt and lemon juice. Mix well and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves and mustard seeds, wait till they splutter and then add the tempering to the salad bowl.
- Mix everything well and serve cold along side with sabzi, dal. roti and rice.
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Love : Shaheen
