Mango kosambari recipe | Mavinakai kosambari | Mangai kosumalli | Raw mango salad with green moong dal
Mango Kosambari is a healthy, easy, and straightforward salad recipe. It is made with raw mango, and green moong dal tossed in spice oil seasoning and garnished with coconut and cilantro. It's a refreshing salad that can be prepared and relished on any day.
Kosambari is an authentic South Indian recipe and is well-known in Karnataka. It is typically served as a salad on an Indian thali or a plantain leaf. It also makes an excellent mid-day snack.
This mango salad is packed with protein, fiber, and complex carbs and is easy to digest recipe. Mango Kosumalli is a vegan salad loaded with spicy and tangy flavors.
Mavinakai kosambari is a Kannada word, and mangai kosumalli is a Tamil word for raw mango salad.
Kosambari can be made from carrot, cucumber, raw mango, capsicum, cabbage, radish, sprouts, etc. Similarly, yellow moong dal can be replaced with green moong dal, channa dal, urad dal, and toor dal.
Kosamabari is specially prepared during Ram Navami, Navarathri, fasting days, and Gouri pooja for naivedyam to God and distributed as prasadam to devotees. It is a must-try recipe in the mango season.
Recipe - Mango kosambari recipe | Mavinakai kosambari | Mangai kosumalli | Raw mango with green moong dal salad
Serves - 2
Cuisine - South Indian
Region - Karnataka
Course - Salad
Prep time - 10 mins | Cook time - 15mins | Total time - 25 mins
Diet - Vegetarian & Vegan
Author - Pavithra
Mango kosambari ingredients:
Boiled green moong dal – 1/2 cup
Raw mango - 1 small chopped tbsp
Coconut – 2 tbsp grated
Coriander leaves – 5 sprigs chopped
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
To temper:
Oil – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tbsp
Green chili – 1
Curry leaves – 1 sprig
Hing/Asafoetida - A pinch
Tips:
1. Use raw mango for the best flavor.
2. You can garnish with some pomegranate kernels.
3. Green moong dal can be replaced with yellow moong dal.
4. Adjust green chilies as per spice.
5. You can use mung sprouts instead of green moong dal.
How to make mango kosambari:
1. Combine the green moong dal, raw mango, salt, lemon juice, and grated coconut in a mixing bowl.
2. In a tadka pan, heat oil on medium heat and temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chili, and asafoetida. Fry for a minute and turn off the heat.
3. Now add the seasoning to the Kosambari mixture and give it a nice mix.
4. Garnish the mango kosambari salad with chopped coriander leaves or cilantro and serve them immediately.
How to make mango kosambari with step by step photos:
1. Place the boiled green moong dal, chopped raw mango, cilantro, and grated coconut in a mixing bowl.
2. Add the required salt and lemon juice. Combine it well.
3. In a tadka pan, heat oil on medium heat and temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chili, and asafoetida. Fry for a minute and turn off the heat.
4. Now, pour the seasoning into the Kosambari mixture and give it a nice mix.
5. Garnish the mango kosambari salad with chopped coriander leaves or cilantro and serve them immediately.
Here are a few more kosambari recipes for you; clickable links are given below:
Health Benefits of Raw Mango:
1. Raw mango lowers cholesterol.
2. It contains vitamin C and antioxidants.
3. It improves digestion.
4. It helps to reduce acidity in the stomach.
5. Raw mango gives a lot of energy.
6. It detoxifies the liver.
7. It strengthens the immune system.
8. It helps in weight loss.
9. Good for hair, skin, and teeth.
10. It prevents dehydration.
11. It treats stomach disorders like constipation, indigestion, and bloating.
Health benefits of whole green moong dal:
1. Green Moong dal is packed with protein and dietary fiber.
2. It helps to reduce bad cholesterol.
3. It regulates blood pressure.
4. Complex carbohydrates.
5. It has a low glycemic index.
6. It helps in healthy weight management.
7. Moong dal is a rich source of potassium and magnesium.
8. It enhances gut health.
Health benefits of coconut:
1. Coconut is packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
2. Rich in fiber.
3. It contains healthy fats and is an excellent source of protein.
4. It promotes weight loss.
5. Good for skin and hair.
6. Excellent source of minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron, and copper.
7. It contains zinc and selenium, required to maintain thyroid levels.
8. It is an excellent moisturizer for the skin and protects it from the sun.
*(Health benefits are taken from Google and Wikipedia).
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