Molake hesaru kaalu kosambari (sprout moong)
Ingredients
Molake hesaru kaalu ( sprouted Hara moong//green gram)—1 cup
Cucumber (sowthekayi)-finely chopped—1/4 cup
Grated carrot—1/4 cup
Mavina kayi (raw green mango)—1/4 cup
Green chillies—2 to 3
Fresh grated coconut (kayi turi)—1/4 cup
Chopped coriander leaves (kothambari soppu)—2 tablespoon
Salt to taste.
For seasoning
Oil or ghee—1 tablespoon
Sasive (mustard seeds)—1 teaspoon
Asafoetida (hing//ingu)—2 teaspoon
Method
To sprout hesaru kaalu
Take the hesaru kaalu and wash thoroughly.
Soak the washed kaalu in sufficient water for 7 to 8 hours or overnight.
Once its soaked completely drain the water.
You can transfer the hesaru kaalu to a hot case( insulated casserole) or in a air tight container.
You will get the sprouts next day.
You can use this sprouts
Now to prepare kosambari
Take the sprouted hesaru kaalu,cucumber ,carrot,mavina kayi,coconut,coriander leaves,salt in a mixing bowl.
Mix well.
Prepare the seasoning (oggarane )
Heat ghee in a laddle,once hot add mustard seeds,asafoetida,and chopped green chillies.
When done pour over the mixed kosambari and mix well.
Heathy,nutritious kothambari (salad) is ready.
Serve immediately.