LENTIL & CUCUMBER SALAD / KOSAMBARI

Today I am sharing a delicious and quick salad recipe made with lentil and mini thai cucumber .It is Lentil & Cucumber Salad or Kosambari from the beautiful state of Karnataka. It is one of the easiest recipes that can be made in a jiffy. Moong dal or Split green gram and Cucumbers are the stars of this wonder low calorie salad.I have used Mini Thai Cucumbers that is easily available here .They are organically grown and are so fresh. They can be refreshing and pleasant to eat in hot weather and help prevent dehydration .
Cucumbers contain lignan, which may help fight cardiovascular disease. It is so versatile that it is added in many recipes and beauty products too. This week theme was suggested by our Co -blogger Narmadha who blogs at
https://www.namscorner.com .Head over to her space for some wonderful recipes.
My humble contribution for 212nd #Foodiemonday # Bloghop theme #SaladStories is this delicious and nutritious low calorie lentil and cucumber salad aka Kosambari. Recipe for Lentil & Cucumber Salad / Kosambari: Ingredients: 1 Cup = 160 ML 2 Mini Thai Cucumbers finely Chopped 1 Cup Soaked Moong Dal / Split Green Gram Salt to Taste 1 Green Chilli finely chopped 1/2 Cup finely chopped fresh Coriander 2 Tbsp Freshly grated Coconut 6 Curry Leaves 1 Tsp Split Urad Dal 1/4 Tsp Mustard Generous Pinch of Asafoetida 1/4 Tsp Oil Method: Wash the split moong dal and then soak it in water for about 20-25 mins. Drain the water completely.Chop the mini cucumbers and keep it aside. Take a wide bottom bowl.Add soaked and drained Moong dal, finley chopped mini thai cucumber, chopped fresh coriander and grated fresh coconut. For tempering: Heat oil in a pan. Add split urad dal, mustard ,chopped green chilli ,asafoetida and curry leaves. Switch off the flame once the mustard splutters. Pour this tampering on the cucumber and lentil mix. Mix well. Add salt just before serving. It can be eaten as a light snack or a side dish. This is one of the dishes on festive occassions.
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10 thoughts on “LENTIL & CUCUMBER SALAD / KOSAMBARI”

  1. Wholesome and very nutritious filling salad, can be had just like that.looks so tempting.. I love this salad and have it on days when I don’t feel like eating the usual stuff!! Beautifully captured!!

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