VegVeganKarnataka
Kadalebele kosambari
Soaked chana dal, coconut and lemon. The festival kosambari with more bite.
15 minTime
6 gProtein each
mildSpice
2hPlan ahead. Soak for 2 hours first; the 15 minutes come after.
Rama Navami plateMake it your way
Grandma's waySoaked chana dal, cucumber, coconut, lemon and tempering.
The original148kcalsame
6 gproteinsame
4 gfibresame
15minutessame
Chana dal (split chickpeas)½ cup, soaked 2 hours
Cucumber1, finely chopped
Fresh grated coconut⅓ cup
Green chilli1, finely chopped
Coriander leaves (cilantro)a handful, chopped
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)1 tsp
Mustard seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprig
Asafoetidaa pinchMethod
- 1Soak chana dal for 2 hours, drain completely and pat dry.
- 2Mix the dal with cucumber, coconut, green chilli and coriander.
- 3Heat oil, crackle mustard seeds, add curry leaves and asafoetida and pour over.
- 4Add salt and lemon just before serving and toss.
Serve it like thisServe a small heap on a banana leaf or steel plate as part of a festive meal, or in a bowl as a snack.