This Moong Sprouts And Spinach Baked Khaman Dhokla is the healthier version of Khaman.Traditionallt this fluffy and spongy snack is made with gram flour, yogurt, spinach, sprouts and aromatic spices and herbs is steamed and is a crowd-pleaser. Baking reduces the oil used and it a guilt-free healthier option. Tangy and mildly sweet flavor, Khaman is a quick snack or a party appetizer. Make and enjoy the authentic Gujarati snack.
Tomato Kai Kosambri comes from my grandmother kitchen. She regularly made it when I went home from the hostel over the weekends. Took her 5-10 minutes to make it it is not too dry or runny so great with rice and dal or even with rotis as a side dish.
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Ajji made this yum salad and I had totally forgotten about this salad. I had made it when Akanksha was about 6-7 years. The other day she had come with me to the market and she searched and picked up about t ½ kg of these unripe tomatoes and reminded me about this salad these pictures are by her. This post I had first posted on 29thof Oct 2008 updating it now for SEO purposes and mainly to replace my cringe worth pictures.
In my hometown kai tomato, (kai is an unripe fruit) are very common. Not so in Goa, I need to search for them and the greengrocer is like why do you want it? I am sure he like the local farmer thinks I am nuts.
For once let us make it very clear you can eat green tomatoes. They are delicious and they are sourer thanks to their higher acidic content.
You need not wait for the tomato to ripen before you eat them. There are very many green tomato recipes you can make a salad, gojju a sweet-sour curry, chutney and I am sure there are many more that I need to explore.
Even the Kitchen has said that you can make delicious dishes with them. Of course, now my mission is to search for green unripe tomatoes and make the ones that The Kitchen has mentioned.
Why eat Green Tomatoes?
Green tomatoes are packed with Vitamin A, C and E which are antioxidant nutrients. Besides maintaining heart health, Vitamin C supports iron absorption from the diet. In order to maintain a strong immune system and healthy vision, an adequate amount of Vitamin A is required.
Health benefitstimes.com
Fun facts about Tomatoes!
There are the ingredients you will need to collect before making the salad. The measures are in the recipe card please do check them out.
Making Tomato Salad is very easy!
Nutritional Disclaimer: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Please check with your nutritionist for your dietary needs and restrictions. Ultimately you are responsible for your decisions.
V.Padmajha says
I can understand the green grocers looks Arch. I get the same when I ask the guy here for green tomatoes!!
This is a lovely salad and now I'm going to buy green tomatoes just to make this.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks, PJ.
Mayuri Patel says
A unique salad recipe as I have not thought of using green tomatoes in it. In a salsa or a chutney yes, but not a salad. With a bit of roasted chana dal this Indian Green Tomato Salad would make an excellent healthy snack option.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I am so excited to see this recipe Archana! At the end of summer growing season, I end up having a lot of green tomatoes. This is such a simple recipe to make with those and my family would love it.
ArchanaPotdar says
Wow! How I will love to be in your shoes. There are so many delicious recipes with green tomatoes.
Suma Gandlur says
Glad to have you back. I have seen my husband's nieces making similar dish with red tomatoes too sans roasted gram but I haven't tasted it. I make chutney and dal with it mostly. Your version makes it a quick and healthy salad / side dish.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Suma.
Kalyani says
tihs kosambari is totally new AND delish!! cant wait to try when I get a batch of green tomato next..
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Kalyani.
foodtrails25 says
Never tried green tomato salad.. this looks so refreshing and yumm..will definitely try it as soon as I get a bunch of tomatillos.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Swati.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Nice salad with green tomatoes. I never thought of using them this way. Will give this a try when I have them. Looks good.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jayashree. Do try its yum.
Hem lata srivastava says
New for me, never tried green tomato salad, I grow tamatos in my kitchen garden but this time I am not at my place so next time when I grown tomatoes or I get the green tomatoes will surely try it.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Hemlata.
Preeti Shridhar says
I make green tomato sweet and sour sabzi. Never eaten them raw in a salad. With roasted gram and green chillies this salad looks very tempting. The problem is getting green tomatoes. I also search for them in a lot of ripen tomatoes. Will try it next time I lay my hands on green tomatoes.
ArchanaPotdar says
Welcome to the club. Even I look out for green ones.
Vaishali says
Glad to see you at BM !
the green tomatoes were my mother-in-laws favourite, and I have not cooked anything ever since. The salad looks very refreshing and delicious. Must give it a try.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks, Vaishali feels good to be back. DO try you will love it.
Lillie says
I haven't experimented with green tomatoes before this -- so interesting!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Lillie you can try now.
Jolly says
Never tried green tomato’s in salad. Loved the addition of roasted chana dal in the salad, it gives crunchiness to the salad I’m sure, would make an great healthy treat during summer time.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Jolly.
Biana says
This looks like a healthy side dish, I like that you are using green tomatoes!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Biana.
Ritu says
Never seen green tomatoes in the market. I think even I have to get those looks of green grocer if I want to try this salad....Lol.
seriously, the salad sounds yum...something different. Will try with firm tomatoes as don't see the possibility of getting green tomatoes.
ArchanaPotdar says
Ritu, grow your own tomatoes 😀
Soheila Hakimi says
Wow! I had no idea you could eat green tomatos, nor that tomatoes were introduced to India by the Portugese. I do love sour things so i'm going to have to see if I can find green tomatos somewhere and give this recipe a go. Does it matter what kind of tomatos or does any kind work?
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you for the kind words, Soheila Hakimi. You can use any kind of tomato. Please do try and share your feedback.
Radha says
This idea never occurred to me. This salad is easy to make and looks delicious. I would try this when tomatoes in my backyard begins to yield.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Radha.
Rajani says
Good to see you back Archana! I have to try this recipe with some tomatillos, I am sure it would be good!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks, Rajini.
Preethi Prasad says
Tomato kai kosambari is so refreshing and Delish . I have never cooked green tomatoes. I would love to try your kosambari with kai tomato . Need to source them now.
ArchanaPotdar says
Preethi, you need not cook the green tomatoes for this recipe.
Usha Rao says
I always scratch my head to use up green tomatoes. This recipe was a savior this time. Salad was just what I was looking for and addition of putnala podi blended really well with the tomatoes.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Usha.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
Now this is very interesting... And I agree to how some food into the recesses of memories to come back years later like a jhatka... I have never really looked for green tomatoes but since now I know how they can be used, maybe I will hunt for them...
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
NARMADHA says
Green tomato salad looks so refreshing and so easy to make. I need to get hold of green tomatoes to make this healthy salad now.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks, Narmadha.