Called Vada Pappu in Andhra Pradesh and Kosambari in Karnataka, this is a simple salad made with soaked moong dal and finely chopped cucumber. It is a must for Rama Navami.
Cuisine Andhra, Gluten Free, Indian, Karnataka, South Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4
Calories 66kcal
Equipment
Bowl
Knife and Chopping Board
Ingredients
1/4CupMoong Dal/Pesara Pappu
2tbspGrated Coconut
1Finely Chopped Green Chilli
1/4CupFinely Chopped Green Cucumber
1tbspLemon Juice
Salt to taste
Instructions
Soak 1/4 Cup Moong Dal in 3/4 Cup water for about an hour.
Using a colander, drain the water completely from the soaked dal.
To the soaked moong dal, add 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber, 2 tbsp grated coconut, 1 finely chopped green chilli, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and salt as required.
Mix well.
Offer as Naivedyam.
Serve to all as prasadam with Panakam.
Notes
You can have Vada Pappu as a salad on a hot summer's day. It is light and filling!
You can add bits of raw mango instead of lemon juice.
You can use regular cucumber, if you do not find green cucumber.