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Friday, February 25, 2011

Koshimbir / Kosambari

Koshimbir is a raw vegetables salad served along with the meal course in Maharasthra. It is similar to the Kosambari dish of Karnataka. First time I had this was in a restaurant in Bangalore and loved it having Cucumber and moong dhal, both my favorites. Tried this for the first time and I served it as a side for my lunch the other day and we enjoyed it. 


Ingredients:
Cucumber - Peeled & chopped - 2 cups
Moong dhal - 1/4 cup
Green chilli - 1
Oil - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Coriander leaves - To garnish
Salt - to taste


Method:
Wash and soak the dhal for an hour. Drain and mix with the chopped cucumber.
Heat oil and pop the mustard seeds and add chopped green chilli. Pour the seasoning over the cucumber-dhal and mix. Add salt while serving so that it doesn't leave water. Garnish with cilantro/coriander leaves and serve as side/salad.


Sending this to 'Flavors of Maharashtra' event by Nayna, guest hosted by PJ.


Also sending this to Akila's Dish Name Starts with K

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27 comments:

  1. CatherineFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    This is such a pretty salad and has all the ingredients that I like. I know that I would enjoy this very much. Blessings, Catherine

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  2. divyaFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Innovative and yummy salad.....

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  3. Priya SureshFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Wat a refreshing and beautiful salad..

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  4. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    very healthy ad tasty kosumbari..

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  5. aipiFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    That looks soooooo refreshing..a very nice n welome variation from the regular salads..

    US Masala

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  6. TorviewtorontoFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    delicious salad looks yummy

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  7. SravsFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Very healthy and nice salad

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  8. RamyaFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Refreshing salad:-) Nutritious as well...

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  9. Soumya VineethFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    This is an truly easy,healthy salad!
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  10. Hamaree RasoiFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    A very nice looking salad. Soothing to the system as well.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  11. PreetyFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    looks perfect

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  12. RajiFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    The salad is looking so good... definitely very healthy.

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  13. Vimitha DuraiFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Fresh and refreshing salad...

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  14. Saraswathi GaneshanFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Healthy & refreshing salad Kriti..

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  15. Priya SreeramFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    lovely salad and my fav !

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  16. Prathima RaoFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Healthy & refreshing!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  17. RadhikaFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    lovely salad krithika. clicks are awesome.

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  18. KaterinaFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Now that I am on a diet this salad looks ideal for me!

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  19. Kamakshi PrasannaFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    nice combo with cucumber...I always do it with moong dal,coconut,lemon juice.. will try with cucumber too

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  20. kitchen queenFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    lovely kosambari salad

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  21. PlatefulFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Cool salad! I love the idea of tadka and also biting on to dal in the salad.

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  22. IlaFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Very yummy salad and looks refreshing :)

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  23. SowmyaFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Healthy and delicious, fresh and green!

    Vegetarian Cultural Creatives

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  24. cook from dohaFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    never heard about this dish before...........but yours look lovely.......

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  25. Jeyashris KitchenFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Very nice and different one. We make it in a different way

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  26. AnitaFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    very healthy, tasty and light recipe.

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  27. Priya dharshiniFebruary 28, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    My husband's fav,healthy and nutritional side dish..

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