Kosambari
Kosambari, Kosumalli or Koshambari is a typical south Indian salad made from pulses (split legumes) and seasoned with mustard seeds.[1] The pulses generally used are split Green gram (Hesaru bele in Kannada).[2] These salads are sometimes eaten as snacks, but usually as a part of full course meal. It's regional variation in northern India is known as kachumber.
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| Alternative names | Koshambari, Kosumalli |
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| Type | Salad |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | South India |
| Main ingredients | Pulses, mustard seeds |
| Variations | Kachumber |
Ingredients
Traditionally, kosambari is made of cucumber, mung bean, and coriander. Optionally, ash gournd, green mango, and carrots are also used in some recipes. Kosambari is tempered with sesame oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, salt and asafoetida for seasoning.[3] Kosambari is also made from split chickpea.[4]
Tradition
Kosambari is distributed during festivals and on special occasions.[5] It is distributed to masses during Ganesha Chaturthi and Sri Rama Navami. During Varamahalakshmi and Gowri festivals women invite each other and exchange kosambari along with turmeric and vermilion to celebrate divinity in the feminine.
Gallery
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Mixed salad (Kosambri or Kachumber)
Moong dal kosambari
See also
References
- Aggarwal, U. (2016). Incredible Taste of Indian Vegetarian Cuisine. First Edition. Allied Publishers Pvt. Limited. p. 191. ISBN 978-93-85926-02-0. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- "Kadale Bele Kosambari Chana Dal Kosambari". Swayam Paaka. 8 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- "Kosumalli - Sublime Recipes Spring-Summer Salad". Sublime Recipes. 30 March 2020.
- Praveena, VegCookBook by (25 May 2023). "Chana Dal Kosambari Salad (South Indian)". VegCookBook by Praveena.
- "Kosambari - This Delicious Salad From Karnataka". NDTV Food. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
