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Ele kosu kosambari

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ಎಲೆಕೋಸು ಕೋಸಂಬರಿ · ele kōsu kōsambari

Finely shredded cabbage with soaked moong dal, grated coconut, green chilli and lemon, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves — an everyday Karnataka kosambari.

Ele kosu kosambari is a South Indian salad, ready in about 1 hour 47 minutes and made with cabbage and mung beans. It serves 4 and is rated easy to cook.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
2 min
Rest
1 h 30 min
Total
1 h 47 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Calories
110

Ingredients

4 servings

Tempering

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Soak the rinsed moong dal (opens in a new tab) for 1–2 hours, then drain thoroughly.

    • 2 min

  2. Step 2

    Shred the cabbage (opens in a new tab) as finely as possible and mix it with the dal, carrot (opens in a new tab), coconut (opens in a new tab), green chilli (opens in a new tab) and coriander.

    • 10 min

  3. Step 3

    Heat the oil, pop the mustard seeds (opens in a new tab), add curry leaves (opens in a new tab) and asafoetida (opens in a new tab), and pour over the salad.

    Let the mustard seeds pop fully before adding the rest of the tempering, or they taste bitter and raw.

  4. Step 4

    Season with salt and lemon just before serving.

    • 1 min

About this dish

Origin
Karnataka, India · Commonly attributedMore food from India
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Salads · Side dishes
Cooking method
No-cook, Raw, Sautéed
Taste
fresh, tangy, mild, nutty
Diet
Vegan · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · Low-carb
All labelsVegan · Plant-based · Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Ovo-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Everyday · Budget-friendly
Cook more with
Cabbage · Mung beans · Coconut · Green chilli · Coriander leaves · Lemon juice
Techniques
Sautéing

Allergens

  • May contain: Wheatfrom asafoetida
  • May contain: Glutenfrom asafoetida
  • Contains: Mustardfrom mustard seeds

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

110 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 94 g · recipe makes 4

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 14%
  • Carbohydrate 46%
  • Fat 40%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy110 kcal117 kcal
Protein4.2 g4.5 g
Carbohydrate13.3 g14.2 g
Net carbohydrate8.9 g9.5 g
Sugars3.5 g3.8 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre4.4 g4.7 g
Fat5.1 g5.5 g
Saturated fat4.2 g4.5 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Sodium306 mg327 mg
Salt equivalent0.8 g0.8 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
305 mg
Calcium
45 mg
Iron
1.4 mg
Magnesium
36 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
7 µg
Vitamin C
30 mg
Vitamin D
0 µg
Vitamin B12
0 µg
Folate (DFE)
109 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: carrot.
  • Not counted (tiny amounts or “to taste”): curry leaves, asafoetida.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Tender, tightly packed cabbage gives the sweetest result; skip the tough outer leaves.

Common mistakes

  • Shredding the cabbage thick — it stays tough raw; shred it as finely as you can.

Serve with

  • Serve with rice, saaru and palya.

Storage

  • Unseasoned, keeps 1 day refrigerated.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

Used in steps 1, 2

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