How long does Vellarikkai Kosumalli take?

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

How many people does Vellarikkai Kosumalli serve?

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

Is Vellarikkai Kosumalli vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Vellarikkai Kosumalli 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 Vellarikkai Kosumalli?

¼ cup Moong Dal, 300 grams Cucumber, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), 4 grams Coriander Leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vellarikkai Kosumalli?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vellarikkai Kosumalli?

About 96 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vellarikkai Kosumalli

Name: Vellarikkai Kosumalli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Ingredients: ¼ cup Moong Dal, For Soaking; 250 ml Water, For Soaking; 300 grams Cucumber, Small Dice; 20 grams Coconut (Grated), Grated; ¾ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 4 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 5 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 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 cucumber kosambari, cucumber kosumalli, vellarikai kosambari · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles, Soups & Salads

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Vellarikkai kosumalli, a cucumber salad with soaked moong dal, coconut, lemon juice and a mustard tempering. Mild, serves 4, about 20 minutes plus soaking.

Low calorie

Good for: Summer

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Moong Dal, For Soaking¼ cup
Water, For Soaking250 ml
Cucumber, Small Dice300 grams
Coconut (Grated), Grated20 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped4 grams
Oil1 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped5 grams
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	96kcal	384kcal
Protein	4.3g	17g
Carbohydrate	13g	51g
Fat	3.5g	14g
Fibre	3.2g	13g
Sugar	1.9g	7.6g

Method

1
Rinse the moong dal and soak it in water for 1 hour, until it is soft to bite but still firm. Drain it well after soaking so the salad does not become watery.
Moong DalWater
2
Wash the cucumber, coriander leaves, green chilli and curry leaves. Peel the cucumber if needed and cut it into small dice. Finely chop the coriander leaves and green chilli. Grate the coconut.
3
Mix the drained moong dal, cucumber, grated coconut, salt, lemon juice and coriander leaves in a bowl. Mix until the salt is spread evenly and keep the bowl aside.
CucumberCoconut (Grated)SaltLemon JuiceCoriander Leaves
4
Heat oil in a small kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds and fry for 1/2 minute until they crackle. Add green chilli, curry leaves and asafoetida, and fry for 1 minute until the curry leaves turn crisp.
OilMustard SeedsGreen ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetida
5
Pour the tempering over the salad and mix well. Serve immediately, while the cucumber is still firm.

Before you start

How long does Vellarikkai Kosumalli take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vellarikkai Kosumalli serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vellarikkai Kosumalli vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vellarikkai Kosumalli 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 Vellarikkai Kosumalli?: ¼ cup Moong Dal, 300 grams Cucumber, 20 grams Coconut (Grated), 4 grams Coriander Leaves, 5 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vellarikkai Kosumalli?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vellarikkai Kosumalli?: About 96 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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