Koshambri salad with moong dal

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Kosambari south Indian salad made from pulses and tempered with mustard seeds. These salads are sometimes eaten as snacks, but usually as a part of full course meal in Udupi cuisine. Kosambari is made as a prasaad or offering to GOD during Ganesha Chaturthi and Rama Navami. During Varamahalakshmi and Gowri festivals women exchange kosambari along with turmeric and vermilion to celebrate. 

INGREDIENTS: 
  1. 1 Cucumber Chopped 
  2. 1 Tomato Chopped 
  3. 1/2 Cup Moong Dal 
  4. 1 Carrot Grated 
  5. 1 Tablespoon grated Coconut 
  6. 1 Green Chilli finely Chopped 
  7. 1/2 Cup Fresh Coriander 
  8. 1 Lemon Juice 
  9. Salt to taste 
  10. Pepper to taste 
FOR TEMPERING (Optional): 
  1. 1 Tablespoon Oil 
  2. 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds 
  3. A Pinch of Asafoetida 
  4. Few Curry Leaves 
PREPARATION TIME: 15 Minutes 

HOW TO PREPARE: 
  • Soak Moong Dal for an Hour in Warm water 
  • Grate Carrot and Coconut and Keep it in a bowl 
  • Add in Chopped Cucumber and tomato 
  • Add in finely chopped green chilli, Salt and Pepper 
  • Pour in Lemon Juice and sprinkle Fresh Chopped Coriander Leaves 
  • Drain water from Moong Dal and add dal to the above salad 
  • Mix everything and Pour the tempering over it 
  • For Tempering: 
  • Heat Oil and crackle mustard seeds 
  • Add Asafoetida and curry leaves to oil 
  • Pour the tempering over the salad and mix it 
  • Serve Chilled as a side or a Salad

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