Quinoa Kosumbari
Healthy Indian Quinoa Salad
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Dietary Info
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Prep 10 mins
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Cook 15 mins
Hari says
Kosambari is a traditional, south Indian vegetarian side dish. The key ingredients of any kosambari are cucumber salad split green lentils (moong dhal), fresh coriander leaves, grated coconut, a few chilies and a refreshing squeeze of lemon juice. This recipe is a bit of a take on that traditional salad as I have substituted the lentils for the super grain that is quinoa.
Quinoa (keenwa) is known as the 'mother grain' (even though it's actually a seed). It's a full protein source containing essential amino acids, it's high in magnesium, iron and fibre. It can be used in the same way as you would any grain as a side dish or in salads. I think with the addition of a few Indian flavours it really makes for a deliciously healthy lunch dish that's simple to throw together.
- Ingredients
- Method
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups of water (to cook in)
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp butter (optional)
- half a cucumber
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- ¼ tsp asafetida
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp cashew nuts
- 1 green chilli
- handful of coconut, grated
- handful of coriander, chopped
Method
- Wash the quinoa in three changes of water to get rid of the bitter coating. Leave it to soak in water for 10 minutes.
- Bring the water (2 parts to 1 part Quinoa) to the boil and add the quinoa, salt and a knob of butter to it.
- When it starts to boil reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Peel the cucumber and scoop out the seeds with a spoon - chop into a fine dice and set to one side.
- In a small pan heat the oil and add the asafoetida, mustard seeds, cashew nuts and green chillis.
- Once toasted (few seconds) pour this into the cooked quinoa and fork it through.
- Add the cucumber, grated coconut and lemon juice and mix it all through.
- Sprinkle in the fresh chopped coriander and serve.
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Comments (7)
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Hari Ghotra
Good to know you are using these grains too Thanks for using the recipe Hari
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Rinki
Done! -
Rinki
I made this for an office potluck to celebrate Diversity and everyone seemed to like it. I jazzed the salad up with dried cranberries, almonds and chickpeas. Also added chaat masala too. How do I send a picture? Thanks.-
Hari Ghotra
Hi Rinki Sounds amazing - I would love to see pictures. If you download my free app here https://hari.is/2P5rXbk you can share this pictures with the community who would love to see your dish. Thanks so much for giving it a go Hari
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Rinki
How many does I cup of quinoa serve for Quinoa Kosumbari? Thanks.-
Hari Ghotra
Hi Rinki I say 1 cup for 4 people as a side dish. Thanks
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Gargi Roy
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