Muli (radish) ki chutney

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The South Indian version of “Muli (radish) ki Chutney” offers a delightful twist on the traditional radish chutney. In this recipe, chopped/grated radish (mooli) is combined with roasted chana dal (bengal gram), urad dal (black gram), dried red chilies, and fresh coconut, which are all ground together to create a thick, aromatic paste.

The chutney is then tempered with a classic South Indian tadka (seasoning) of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida, which infuses it with fragrant aroma.

The addition of tamarind provides a tangy contrast to the pungent radish and the rich, nutty flavours of the roasted dal and coconut. This version of Mooli ki Chutney pairs wonderfully with Dosas, Idlis, or even Rice, offering a unique combination of flavours that reflect the vibrant culinary traditions of South India.

Ingredients:

  • Muli: 100 gm
  • Onion: 50 gm
  • Garlic: 3-4 pods
  • Shredded coconut: 1 tablespoon (optional)
  • Tomato: 1 small
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Oil: 1tablespoon
  • Whole red chilli: 2-3 no.
  • Tamarind paste: half teaspoon (optional)
  • Urid dal: 2 teaspoon
  • Chana dal: 1 teaspoon
  • Curry leaves: 10 no.

For seasoning:

  • curry leaves:10 leaves
  • Mustard seed: 1 teaspoon
  • Urad dal: 1 teaspoon
  • Whole red chilli: 1 no.
  • Oil: 1 teaspoon

Preparation:

  • Cut onion, radish and tomato into small pieces.

Method:

  1. Heat oil in nonstick fry pan, add chana dal, urad dal and whole red chilli.
  2. Stir fry  for a minute until it becomes golden in colour.
  3. Add garlic, roughly chopped radish and onion, continue to fry until all become soft.
  4. Add shredded coconut and tamarind, continue to fry for a minute, put off the gas.
  5. Allow it to cool properly, when it becomes cool grind it with salt.

For seasoning:

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a fry pan; add mustard seed, after popping the mustard seed, add whole red chilli and curry leaves.
  2. Put this seasoning to the chutney, mix well.
  3. Spicy chutney is ready to serve with Rice, Chapatti, Chilla, Dosa and Idli.
muli(radish) chutney
muli(radish) chutney

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delicious chutney !

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