Beetroot kosambari is a traditional South Indian style salad made with grated beetroots, soaked yellow moong dal, onions, green chillies, lemon juice and fresh coriander. This is a no-cook recipe and can be paired as a side dish for roti, dal, rice or enjoyed as a light salad for dinner.
Wash and take moong dal in a bowl. Cover with water and leave it to soak for 2 to 4 hours. Strain and set aside.
Peel the skin of beetroots using a peeler. Wash it well dry them and grate them using a box grater. Peel and chop onion finely. Chop green chillies and coriander leaves fine.
Take a bowl. Add beetroots, moong dal, onions, green chillies, lemon juice and salt. Mix well. Now add in coriander leaves and place into the fridge to get cold. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot Kosambari Recipe (Kosambari Recipe)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
253
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05
g
Sodium
1287
mg
56
%
Potassium
500
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
173
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.