How long does Moong Dal Kosambari take?

17 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 2 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Moong Dal Kosambari serve?

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

Is Moong Dal Kosambari vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Moong Dal 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 Moong Dal Kosambari?

80 grams Moong Dal, 160 grams Cucumber, 15 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 tsp Lemon Juice, 2 grams Coriander Leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Moong Dal Kosambari?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Moong Dal Kosambari?

About 110 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Moong Dal Kosambari

Name: Moong Dal Kosambari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Karnataka
Ingredients: 80 grams Moong Dal, For Soaking; 300 ml Water, For Soaking; 160 grams Cucumber, Small Dice; 15 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; 2 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 5 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 4 grams Ginger, Grated; 1½ tsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 0.6 grams Curry leaves; 0.2 grams Asafoetida; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Salt

17 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 2 min

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

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Moong dal kosambari, a Karnataka salad of soaked moong dal, cucumber and coconut with a mustard tempering. Mild, serves 4, about 15 minutes plus soaking.

Low calorie

Good for: Summer

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Moong Dal, For Soaking80 grams
Water, For Soaking300 ml
Cucumber, Small Dice160 grams
Coconut (Grated), Grated15 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped5 grams
Ginger, Grated4 grams
Oil1½ tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves0.6 grams
Asafoetida0.2 grams
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Salt½ tsp

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	110kcal	440kcal
Protein	5.4g	22g
Carbohydrate	14g	58g
Fat	3.6g	14g
Fibre	3.9g	16g
Sugar	1.1g	4.4g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Method

1
Rinse the moong dal well. Soak it in water for 60 minutes until the grains are softened and have no hard bite.
Moong DalWater
2
Drain the soaked moong dal in a colander for 3 to 5 minutes until no water drips. Wash the cucumber, coriander leaves and curry leaves. Chop the cucumber, coriander and green chilli, and grate the ginger.
CucumberCoconut (Grated)Coriander LeavesGreen ChilliGinger
3
Combine the drained dal, cucumber, grated coconut, coriander leaves, green chilli and ginger in a clean bowl. Mix gently for 2 minutes until evenly combined.
OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesAsafoetida
4
Heat oil in a small tadka pan on medium heat for 1 minute. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle, then add curry leaves and asafoetida. Fry for 1 minute until the curry leaves sizzle, then pour the tempering over the salad.
Lemon JuiceSalt
5
Add lemon juice and salt just before serving. Mix for 1 minute until the salt is spread through, and serve immediately before the cucumber releases water.

Before you start

How long does Moong Dal Kosambari take?: 17 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 2 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Moong Dal Kosambari serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Moong Dal Kosambari vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Moong Dal 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 Moong Dal Kosambari?: 80 grams Moong Dal, 160 grams Cucumber, 15 grams Coconut (Grated), 1 tsp Lemon Juice, 2 grams Coriander Leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Moong Dal Kosambari?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Moong Dal Kosambari?: About 110 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.