Kadlebele Kosambari / Bengalgram Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Bengalgram seeds / Kadle bele

1 small Green Chilly

2-3 Coriander leaves

2-3 tsp grated Coconut

2-3 drops of Lemon Juice

Salt to taste

1/4 tsp Mustard seeds

2-3 Curry leaves

Pinch of Asafotida powder

1 tsp Oil

Recipe:

Soak bengalgram seeds in water for about 4-5 hrs. Wash the soaked bengalgram seeds 2-3 times, drain the water and keep it aside.

Add grated coconut, chopped green chilly, chopped coriander leaves and 2-3 drops of lemon juice, salt and mix them well.

Add mustard seeds and oil in a pan. Once it starts spluttering, add asafotida powder and keep it for few seconds. Add curry leaves and then add it to kosambari. Mix well before serving. It goes well with rice.