If you’re looking for a fresh, nutrient-packed dish to support your well-being, this traditional Indian lentil salad—Kosambari—is a must-try.
Made with a combination of soaked mung dal and chana dal, crunchy vegetables, fresh coconut, and a flavorful tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves, Kosambari is light, cooling, and rich in natural plant protein.
As a nutrition coach, I love recommending this salad to anyone wanting to:
✔️ Add more whole foods to their meals
✔️ Support digestion, skin health, and immunity
✔️ Avoid heavy or processed salads
Kosambari is traditionally enjoyed during festivals, but it’s also perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or meal-prep-friendly salad you’ll keep returning to.
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16 Comments
Great Thank you so much 🙏
Yum!
I drill a hole, with my DIY weapon, near each end of the coconut,
then stick a straw in one of the holes and drink the water.
I often thought that this is not going to work on a desert island 😂🤣
😱The link to written recipe does not work.
Best simplest nutritious recipes with great knowledgeable chef…love your videos.
Thank you for great tips to make delicious kosmbari.
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Excellent. Pls share many more nutritious recipes. At our place this salad is served in lunch as starter
I love sprouting mung beans and enjoy all the split coconuts jokes!
Thank you so much my brother for your information recipe ❤🎉
Love your voice
Kosambari is kannada word. This is from south karnataka..
Thank you for reminding me kosambari! It will be a regular on the table again 🙏
What is a tempering pan and tempering? Haven’t come across that before. Thanks. Very much enjoy your videos and have used some recipes.
Extremely good dishes chef…..food with lots of memories ❤🎉
So happy to discover this channel