Fruit Kosmalli / Lentil Fruit Salad In 15 Minutes

I am sure most of you are aware of kosmalli. Carrot kosmalli is very popular in south Indian cuisine. The fruit kosmalli  is something that I tried in the last minute and happened to liked it a lot. I just finished a bowl of this salad for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the lightness and freshness of it that I decided to blog about it. I personally think that simple side dishes get more appreciation and therefore enhances the meal served. Especially when you have last minute guests, this is a perfect salad to prepare and serve with any kind of food in a jiffy. I am a big fan of blending salty, spicy and sweet ingredients in salads. So the next time if you are wondering how to make any meal special, try this one and you will start making it more often. My daughter tells me that the photos look perfect for the holidays.

Gadgets:

Bowls

Cutting Board

Knife

Measuring Cup

Measuring Spoon

Seasoning Ladle or wok

Mixing Spoon

Colander

Ingredients:

Moong Dal- 1/2 cup

Pomogranate - 1/2 cup

Grapes - 1/2 cup sliced

Green Chillies - 1 ( if its too much spice substitute  black pepper powder)

Salt

Lemon Juice - a dash

Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp

Asafoetida - 1 tsp ( optional)

Water - Enough to soak Moong Dal

Oil - 2 tsps

Cilantro or mint - 1 tbsp chopped finely.

Preparation:

1. Soak the Moong dal in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. In the meantime mix the fruits in a bowl. 

3. Heat the season wok and add mustard seeds and asafetida. Allow to pop and add to the fruits. 

4. Mix the moong dal and fruits mixture. Add a dash of lemon and season with salt. 

5. Add black pepper powder or slices of green chillies and garnish with cilantro. Serve on the side with any kind of food.