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kosambari with green gram
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Kosambari

Kosambari is a traditional festival dish from karnataka made with sprouted moong dal

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • Sprouted Green Moong dal ( mung bean sprouts) – 2 cups

  • cucumber – 1, finely chopped

  • grated carrot – 1

  • grated cauliflower- ½ cup

  • coriander leaves- ¼ cup

  • Salt to taste

  • Lemon juice to taste

Tempering ingredients:

  • Oil- 1 tsp

  • Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp

  • Chana dal – ½ tsp

  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

  • A pinch of Asafatedia

Instructions

Making Sprouts:

  • Soak the moong dal in enough water for 8-10 hours. Drain the water completely. Put the dal in a container, close it and leave it in a dark place. Let stand for 1½ day to 2 days. Sprouts are ready to be used.

Making Kosambari:

  • In a bowl, Combine the sprouted Moong dal, cucumber, carrot, cauliflower, coriander leaves, salt and lemon juice.
  • Do the tempering by heating the oil. When the oil gets hot, add the mustard seeds and let them pop.Add the chana dal, cumin seeds, green chilly, curry leaves and asafoetida. Fry for few seconds.
  • Add the tempering to the Moong dal mixture. Check for the seasoning.
  • Mix and serve immediately.