Cucumber Kosumalli

 CUCUMBER KOSUMALLI

Ingredients:
Cucumber - 1, large
Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
Coconut - 2 tbsp., grated
Juice of 1 Lemon
Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp., chopped
Salt to taste

For Seasoning:
Oil - 2 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Green Chilies - 2
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs
Asafetida - a pinch

Method of Preparation
1. Wash and soak dal for 30 minutes. Strain and set aside.
2. Peel and chop cucumber, cut chili into 2 to 3 pieces each.
3. Mix soaked dal, cucumber, coriander leaves, coconut and salt.
4. Add lemon juice.

5. Season mustard seeds in oil and when done add asafetida, green chilies and curry leaves.
6. Add to cucumber, mix thoroughly, chill and serve.

Tips: To make kosumalli healthier you can add grated carrots