Mooli Bhujia Recipe
Mooli Bhujia Recipe
Mooli Bhujia (Radish Curry) is a simple, flavorful, and healthy Indian dish made with radish (mooli) and its leaves, often seasoned with basic spices. Here’s a step-by-step recipe:
Ingredients:
- Radish (mooli): 250g (with leaves, if possible)
- Potato (optional): 1 medium-sized, diced
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Tomato: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Green chili: 1-2, chopped (optional)
- Ginger: 1 tsp, grated
- Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
- Red chili powder: 1/2 tsp
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
- Asafoetida (hing): A pinch
- Coriander powder: 1 tsp
- Garam masala: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: To taste
- Oil: 2 tbsp
- Fresh coriander leaves: For garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash and peel the radishes. Dice them into small pieces.
- If the radish leaves are fresh and tender, chop them finely.
- Dice the potato if using.
- Heat Oil:
- Heat oil in a pan or kadhai.
- Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) for flavor.
- Sauté Aromatics:
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden.
- Add grated ginger and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
- Cook the Base:
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Add the diced radish, chopped radish leaves, and potatoes (if using).
- Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the spices coat the vegetables.
- Simmer:
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If the mixture starts to stick, add a splash of water.
- Finishing Touch:
- Once the vegetables are cooked and tender, sprinkle garam masala.
- Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish:
- Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve hot with roti, paratha, or steamed rice.
- It also pairs well with plain dal for a comforting meal.
Enjoy your homemade Mooli Bhujia! 🌿
