This salad originated in "Bangalore" and is usually prepared on "Shivarathri"
- the festival for Lord Shiva, when housewives fast the whole day and need
something to sustain them. Rich in proteins and vitamins, this salad is very
simple to make and the end result is simply delicious! 

Ingredients
2 cups of green gram dhal, soaked in water for 3 hrs and then drained.
1 cup coconut grated
1 cup deseeded and chopped cucumber
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped
2 tablespoon lime juice
Salt to taste
5 green chillies, minced finely
For seasoning:
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
A pinch of hing (asoefetida)

Method
Mix all the above ingredients, except the seasoning 
ones in a big bowl.
Season with mustard seeds,hing and crushed curry leaves.
Preparation : 30 minutes
Cooking: 2 minutes (seasoning time)