Well, this Kosambari (aka Kosumalli in
Tamil or Koshimbir in Marathi) is a constant feature in my kitchen
for festival thali recipes or otherwise. We make it often with Carrot / Radish
(daikon) and even this Cucumber version.
Easy to make and digest, this salad is
sure to soothe your stomach and fill it too (if you were on a salad – only
diet). I prefer to make this the traditional way with a touch of coconut and a
high pinch of asafoetida (which you may omit if you are vegan). Make it, eat it
and relish it – its sure to stay your favourite.
This goes to my Aadi Velli
Festival Thaali as an accompaniment.
Prep time : 10 min, Cook : 1 min
(optional tempering but recommended). Serves : 3
You would need:
- Cucumber – 1 medium ( I prefer
English Cucumbers / Long green ones) - Grated coconut – 3 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Tempering : 1 tsp oil, mustard seeds
1/2 tsp. a nice lil pinch of asafoetida, 2 green chillies, - Chopped green coriander and curry
leaves – 1/2 tsp each - Lemon juice – 1/2 tsp (opt.)
Method:
- Peel and finely chop the cucumbers,
add coconut and mix well. - splutter tempering ingredients in a
tsp of oil, once mustard stops spluttering, add to cucumber. - Mix well. Add chopped coriander and
curryleaves (I prefer sauteeing these in the tempering itself). - Adjust salt and add lemon
juice. - Serve immediately.
- (If making ahead, refrigerate and add
salt and lemon juice just before serving).
I love cucumber and will make this kosambari next time.
I love eating it at one South Indian friends home.Nice
This is very delicious and we all love it…super !
Never tried tempering on this..I recently made another salad with cucumber and enjoyed, I am sure we will love this variation as well..
Never tried like this..Interesting..will try soon..
We add soaked moong dhal and leave out the tempering. Your version looks yum..
kousamalli is a must on all festival days. simple yet delicious
Such a simple and refreshing salad.
My favorite salad. Love it totally.