Carrot Kosambari

Name: Carrot Kosambari
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup split yellow moong dal; 2 cups carrots, grated; 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut; 1 green chili, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp neutral cooking oil; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 8 fresh curry leaves

A refreshing South Indian salad featuring grated carrots and soaked yellow moong dal tossed with fresh coconut, lemon, and a mustard seed tempering.

25 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup split yellow moong dal
2 cups carrots, grated
2 tbsp grated fresh coconut
1 green chili, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp neutral cooking oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
8 fresh curry leaves

Instructions

1

Soak 1/4 cup split yellow moong dal in warm water for 30 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
2

In a large bowl, combine the soaked 1/4 cup split yellow moong dal, 2 cups grated carrots, 2 tbsp grated fresh coconut, 1 finely chopped green chili, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Heat 1 tsp neutral cooking oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
4

Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and let them pop, then add 8 fresh curry leaves and fry for 5 seconds.
5

Pour the hot tempering over the salad mix and toss well before serving.

Questions

How long does Carrot Kosambari keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Carrot Kosambari?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Aloo Gobi main
Chole Bhature main
Sambar soup

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