Kosmalli

Ingredients

Main	Spices	Generic
2 Grated Carrots	1 tsp Mustard	Oil
1 Grated Beet Root	1 tsp Urad Dal	Salt
1 Grated Cucumber	4-6 Curry Leaves
1/4 cup Split Moong Dal	2-3 Split Green Chillies
Fresh Dhania	1 pinch Hing
	1 pinch Turmeric
	Lemon Juice
	1 tsp Grated Ginger

Method
Soak the moong dal in warm water for about 2-3 hours.
Boil the moong dal for just about a minute so it retains its bite.
Finely chop the Dhania.
In a bowl, toss the moong dal, dhania, grated cucumber, beet and carrots.
In a small skillet, splutter the mustard seeds.
Add the urad dal and roast until golden.
Add the green chillies, hing, turmeric, curry leaves and ginger and saute for 1/2 a minute.
Add this tadka to the salad.
Add salt and mix well.
Add a dash of lemon juice and serve.

Notes
We can also add some yoghurt to this salad to make a raita.