How long does Carrot Kosambari take?

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

How many people does Carrot Kosambari serve?

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

Is Carrot Kosambari vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Carrot 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 Carrot Kosambari?

1 cup Carrot, ¼ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1½ tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Carrot Kosambari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Carrot Kosambari?

About 174 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Carrot Kosambari

Name: Carrot Kosambari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: ¼ cup Moong Dal; ½ cup Coconut (Grated); 1 cup Carrot; 1 tsp Salt; 1½ tbsp Lemon Juice; ½ tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 10 Curry leaves

20 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as kosambari, kosumbari · Veg · Dal, Soups & Salads

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Carrot kosambari from Karnataka: grated carrot, soaked moong dal, coconut and lemon with a mustard tempering. Mild, serves 3, 20 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Summer

Ingredients

11 items

3 people

Moong Dal¼ cup
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Carrot1 cup
Salt1 tsp
Lemon Juice1½ tbsp
Oil½ tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Asafoetida1 pinch
Curry leaves10

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	174kcal	522kcal
Protein	5.8g	17g
Carbohydrate	20g	61g
Fat	8.5g	26g
Fibre	6.6g	20g
Sugar	3.5g	11g

Cookd masalas for carrot

Method

1
Wash and soak the moong dal in water for 1 hour.
Moong Dal
2
Add the grated carrot to a bowl. Add the soaked moong dal, grated coconut, salt and lemon juice to this.
Coconut (Grated)CarrotSaltLemon Juice
3
For the tempering, heat up oil and crackle the mustard seeds. If the dry chillies are large, tear them into smaller pieces and add them. Add chopped green chilli, asafoetida and curry leaves. Add this tempering to the salad and mix well.
OilMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliGreen ChilliAsafoetidaCurry leaves
4
You can serve it as it is, or it can also be eaten with rice and rasam.

Before you start

How long does Carrot Kosambari take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Carrot Kosambari serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Carrot Kosambari vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Carrot 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 Carrot Kosambari?: 1 cup Carrot, ¼ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1½ tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 10 Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Carrot Kosambari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Carrot Kosambari?: About 174 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.