How long does Cucumber Kosambari take?

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

How many people does Cucumber Kosambari serve?

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

Is Cucumber Kosambari vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cucumber 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 Cucumber Kosambari?

300 grams Cucumber, 60 grams Moong Dal, 12 grams Coconut, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cucumber Kosambari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cucumber Kosambari?

About 90 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cucumber Kosambari

Name: Cucumber Kosambari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 60 grams Moong Dal, For Soaking; 250 ml Water, For Soaking; 300 grams Cucumber, Small Dice; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 12 grams Coconut, Grated; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 grams Curry leaves; 0.5 grams Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

20 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min

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

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

Low calorie

Good for: Onam, Summer

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Moong Dal, For Soaking60 grams
Water, For Soaking250 ml
Cucumber, Small Dice300 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped5 grams
Coconut, Grated12 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Oil1 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves2 grams
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Lemon Juice1 tbsp

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	90kcal	360kcal
Protein	4.4g	18g
Carbohydrate	13g	51g
Fat	2.7g	11g
Fibre	3.2g	13g
Sugar	1.7g	6.8g

Cookd masalas for cucumber

Method

1
Rinse the moong dal. Soak it in 250 ml water for 60 minutes until it is soft enough to bite but not mushy, then drain it well. While it soaks, wash the cucumber, coriander leaves, green chilli and curry leaves. Dice the cucumber, finely chop the coriander and chilli, and grate the coconut.
Moong DalWater
2
Add the drained moong dal, cucumber, coriander leaves, green chilli, coconut and salt to a bowl. Mix gently until everything is combined and the salt is spread evenly.
CucumberCoriander LeavesGreen ChilliCoconutSalt
3
Heat the oil in a small kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. Fry for 1 minute until the mustard seeds pop and the curry leaves turn crisp.
OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesAsafoetida
4
Pour the tempering over the salad and add lemon juice. Mix well and serve at once, while the cucumber is still firm.
Lemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Cucumber Kosambari take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cucumber Kosambari serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cucumber Kosambari vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cucumber 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 Cucumber Kosambari?: 300 grams Cucumber, 60 grams Moong Dal, 12 grams Coconut, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cucumber Kosambari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cucumber Kosambari?: About 90 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.