A traditional South Indian Salad from the ancient days which has a lot going for it in terms of flavor, healthiness and spiritual factor. Its usually famous during Shri Rama Navami celebration.</blockquote
Ingredients:
Carrot [M] – 1 no
Cucumber [m] – 1 no
Moong dal – 2 tbsp
Grated coconut – 2 tsp
Coriander leaves – few
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp/ to taste
Salt – to taste
To Season:
Oil – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
Green chili – 2 nos [break it into half]
Asafoetida – a pinch
Serves – 3
Preparation Time – 5 min
Preparation:
Wash and soak the Moong dal for an hour. Then drain the water completely and keep it aside.
Peel the skin of the Carrot and wash then grate.
Peel the skin of the Cucumber and remove the seeds and wash. Then finely chop it.
Wash and finely chop the Coriander leaves.
Take a bowl and add grated Carrot, chopped Cucumber and Coriander leaves. Then add grated coconut, drained Moong dal. Now add the salt and lemon juice.
Take a Kadai, heat the oil and add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add the Green chili and Asafoetida. Give a quick mix. And add it into the Kosumalli bowl.
Mix all the ingredients well.
The Yummy and tasty Kosumalli is ready. Serve it as it is.
