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 (especially 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 Gluten Free ). Make it, eat it and relish it - it is 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 teaspoon oil, mustard seeds ½ tsp, a nice lil pinch of asafoetida, 2 green chillies,
- Chopped green coriander and curry leaves - ½ teaspoon each
- Lemon juice - ½ teaspoon (opt.)
Method:
- Peel and finely chop the cucumbers, add coconut and mix well.
- splutter tempering ingredients in a teaspoon of oil, once mustard stops spluttering, add to cucumber.
- Mix well. Add chopped coriander and curry leaves (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).
MySpicyKitchen says
I love cucumber and will make this kosambari next time.
cookingwithsapana says
I love eating it at one South Indian friends home.Nice
vaishali sabnani says
This is very delicious and we all love it...super !
Srivalli says
Never tried tempering on this..I recently made another salad with cucumber and enjoyed, I am sure we will love this variation as well..
Sandhiya says
Never tried like this..Interesting..will try soon..
Gayathri Kumar says
We add soaked moong dhal and leave out the tempering. Your version looks yum..
Srividhya says
kousamalli is a must on all festival days. simple yet delicious
Pavani says
Such a simple and refreshing salad.
Archana says
My favorite salad. Love it totally.