If you are planning a picnic or outing in a nearby park, then why not prepare a Koshambari while eating your lunch? This vegetarian delicacy is originated from the state of Karnataka and is best known as a tasty and lip smacking vegetable salad. It is spiced by adding a touch of salt and lemon or tamarind sauce. These simple ingredients are enough to make this dish a hit at any family gathering.
To make a Koshambri, you need a head of lettuce and one medium sized onion. You can slice the onion in half and keep them intact. The next thing you need to do is to chop up a cucumber and use its peel for brushing the meat. The next important ingredients required are chick peas, red bell pepper, tomatoes and shatavari (pickling herb).
After chopping the vegetables and putting them on a plate, you have to steam the chopped vegetables until they get tender (This is optional as some vegetables can be eaten raw as they are tender ones). Once they become soft, then you can go ahead and dice them. You can use a sharp knife to make the slices into neat bundles and serve them with chilled lemon or mint juice.
Now that you have prepared the basic ingredients, it is time to cook the recipe. Heat a tandoori pan and add some oil. Once the oil gets hot, you can start cooking the chicken. Make sure that the chicken pieces are moist before adding them to the pan.
Now cut open the shatavari and take out the salt coated seeds. Rinse these seeds and cut them into small pieces. Now it is time to mix the ingredients and make the most delicious salad you have ever had. Enjoy it with your family and loved ones.
Another great thing about this salad is that you do not need to have a deep fryer for it. All you need is an electric bowl that gets filled up with cold water. Bring this water to a boil and add some lemon or mint drops.
This dish can also be served with some steamed rice. Once the rice gets cooked, mix it in with some chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves. Now it is time for another version of this popular Middle Eastern dish. Cook the meat and onion separately. Then add salt and pepper to the pieces separately. Make sure to season it well so that it tastes great.
This dish can also be served with some basmati rice. Once you mix the ingredients, add some milk. When the milk gets boiled, mix in some coriander leaves. Then add the fresh vegetables and serve it with the lemon wedges. Make sure to squeeze some lemon juice onto the fish as well.
You cannot go wrong with a meal cooked with fresh vegetables and a bit of spice. A great place to get this type of meal in London is called “The Restaurant.” Not only will you get great tasting fish and noodles, but you will also get great vegetarian dishes that will leave your taste buds wanting more.