How long does Beetroot Kosambari take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Beetroot Kosambari serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Beetroot Kosambari vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Beetroot Kosambari spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Beetroot Kosambari?

250 grams Beetroot, 80 grams Moong Dal, 40 grams Coconut, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 5 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Kosambari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Beetroot Kosambari?

About 166 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Beetroot Kosambari

Name: Beetroot Kosambari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 80 grams Moong Dal, For Soaking; 250 ml Water, For Soaking; 250 grams Beetroot, Grated; 40 grams Coconut, Grated; 5 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 grams Curry leaves; 0.5 grams Asafoetida

20 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

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Also known as beet kosambari, beetroot kosumbari · Veg · Soups & Salads

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Beetroot kosambari is a Karnataka salad of soaked moong dal, beetroot, coconut and lemon with a tempering. Mild, serves 4, about 20 minutes plus soaking.

Low calorie

Good for: Summer

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Moong Dal, For Soaking80 grams
Water, For Soaking250 ml
Beetroot, Grated250 grams
Coconut, Grated40 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped5 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams
Salt1 tsp
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Oil2 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Curry leaves2 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	166kcal	664kcal
Protein	6.7g	27g
Carbohydrate	21g	85g
Fat	6.6g	26g
Fibre	6.3g	25g
Sugar	5.2g	21g

Cookd masalas for beetroot

Method

1
Rinse the moong dal and soak it in the water for 60 minutes until slightly softened. Drain it well and press out the extra water.
Moong DalWater
2
Wash and peel the beetroot, then grate it. Grate the coconut. Wash and finely chop the green chilli and coriander leaves, and wash the curry leaves.
BeetrootCoconutGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
3
Add the drained dal, beetroot, coconut, green chilli and coriander leaves to a bowl. Mix gently until evenly combined.
4
Add the salt and lemon juice. Mix well and check that the dal is soft but still has a slight bite.
SaltLemon Juice
5
Heat the oil in a small kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and fry for half a minute until they crackle. Add the urad dal, curry leaves and asafoetida, then fry for 1 minute until the dal is light golden.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesAsafoetida
6
Pour the tempering over the kosambari and mix once. Serve at once, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Before you start

How long does Beetroot Kosambari take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Beetroot Kosambari serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Beetroot Kosambari vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Beetroot Kosambari spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Beetroot Kosambari?: 250 grams Beetroot, 80 grams Moong Dal, 40 grams Coconut, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 5 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Beetroot Kosambari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Beetroot Kosambari?: About 166 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.