1. I have used chopped cucumber. Instead, you can use grated carrots. You can also combine carrot, cucumber, and grated mango to prepare kosumalli
2. Avoid grating cucumber. I have used mini cucumber so I have chopped it with skin. If you are using a big cucumber, peel the skin then use it
3. For this recipe, we are not going to cook the moong dal. I soaked in hot water for 1 hour. We have to soak till the dal turn to the soft press stage. Avoid using any other dal variety
4. Coconut is optional but it gives the best taste for this vada paruppu so I would highly recommend
5. for get-together, skip adding cucumber but add the tempering and combine all the other ingredients. Just before serving add cucumber and serve.

Variations for vellarikka kosumalli

1. Tempering is optional skip it
2. Add grated mango and carrots
3. Nuts of your choice to make crunchy and healthy
4. Increase moong dal if you are planning to make it for lunch
5. For the vegan version skip ghee
6. Adjust lemon juice according to your taste