Kosambari or kosumbri is a simple and refreshing salad that is usually made with split skinless green gram, grated carrots, a few chopped onions and a dash of lime juice. A garnish of fresh coconut and a tempering of mustard seeds & curry leaves give it that finishing touch and spruce up what could otherwise be just another salad. I made this salad sometime last month when the weather outside was dull and bleary and served it with some rice, vegetable curry and fried sardines. It was one tasty meal I tell you! The carrots were crisp & juicy, the lemon and spice balanced the sweetness of the carrots and the tempering gave it a flavour and aroma that made our mouths water.
This recipe is especially for my true blue reader turned friend Janet Aranha who had requested this recipe long long ago. I put it on my list of recipes to try and so here it is. Thank you, Janet for always being there to encourage me, for sharing your recipe ideas and also for offering help with the blog everytime I am overwhelmed with what life throws at me. Love, hugs & God bless!
Carrot Kosambari
Ingredients
- 200 grams 1 medium-big carrot
- 1 tablespoon grated coconut
- 1/2 small green chilli minced (deseed if you wish to tone down the spice)
- a few drops of lime juice
- salt
For the seasoning
- 1-2 teaspoons oil
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 4-5 curry leaves
Instructions
- Wash the carrot, peel and grate it into a bowl. Add the grated coconut, minced green chilli, lime and salt to taste and give it a quick, gentle mix.
- To prepare the seasoning, heat the oil in a smaller pan meant for seasoning. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. When they stop spluttering add the curry leaves and fry them for a few seconds. Pour the seasoning over the prepared kosumbari. Serve immediately
Disclaimer
The nutritional values are only indicative.
Great post, thank you for sharing.
There is no green gram in Ingredients. When should green gran be used?
Hi,
There is no green gram because this is just a simple carrot kosambari. You can add it if you wish in step#1
Carrot recipe looks very tasty
Thanks a lot!
Carrot recipe looks very tasty and very useful post
Thanks a lot for your comment!