Summer salad: Cucumber Kosambari recipe

Ginger- A small piece

Raw mango- A small piece

Salt- 3/4 tbsp

Coriander leaves- Few

Grated coconut- Fistful

Oil- 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds- 1/2 tbsp

Split black gram- 1/2 tbsp

Curry leaves- few

Chop the cucumber, ginger, green chilly, coriander leaves very finely. Grate raw mango finely. Keep it aside.

Now in a mixing bowl add chopped cucumber, green chilly, ginger, coriander leaves, grated coconut and raw mango. Mix well.

In a seasoning pan add oil, mustard seeds, split black gram and curry leaves. When mustard seeds splutter add the seasoning to the kosambari.

Just before serving the kosambari, add salt and mix well. Cucumber kosambari is ready to serve.

PS: This is a Karnataka special dish served at the beginning of every meal during festivals and weddngs.