This dish is kids’ friendly and my kids have eaten this for many years, believing it to be potato. Yes you won’t know it is mullangi! I am sure you can get even the pickiest kids to enjoy this dish. Radish stir fry goes well, mixed with hot rice and Ghee or as a side with Rasam-rice & Sambar-rice. It also goes with roti, bhakri, Akki roti, Ragi rotti and Theplas. Mullangi is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. So it is recommended to use them regularly in our diet. Radish can be eaten raw in salads and raita but should be avoided by people having thyroid problems. They are best stir fried, roasted or steamed before consumption. This recipe is made the simplest way with the use of tempering spices like cumin and mustard. A small amount of tomato is sauteed to impart a tangy taste and flavor to the dish. Later grated mullangi is stir fried and then spiced. Coconut, sesame seeds, coarsely crushed roasted peanuts can be sprinkled towards the end if they fit into your diet. If you are new to radish here are few tips that may help you.
Pro Tips
Always choose young radish. The mature ones sometimes lend a bitter taste once they are cooked.If you do not like the flavor of this veggie, simply add some salt to the grated or fine chopped veggie. Toss and set the bowl aside. After 30 mins, squeeze and extract the juice. Discard this and use the rest to cook. This is not a healthy way but makes it taste better. I do not follow this step.You can also make this with some soaked moong dal. Temper the soaked moong dal and cook in just little water until soft. The dal should not be mushy and hold shape with no moisture in the pan. At this stage, add the radish and stir fry. Spice up with green chillies.
How to Make Mullangi Curry (Stepwise photos)
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