Radish / Mullangi Fry

Its amazing to see and learn the difference in the different cuisines in India. Even simple thing is so different. The best example is this Radish Fry that I picked up from Summe's blog with whom I am paired for this month's Blog Hop.

I never heard of Radish fry until I saw this recipe in her blog. For me Radish is ONLY to be used in Sambar. I don’t remember having it in any other form / dish.

In our house, for every vegetable fry, dry red chillies and cumin seeds are a must. I was surprised that Sumee didn't use either. Also, she used Coriander Powder which is not used in our house. Curious to know the taste, I decided to try it out. I am so glad I tried it out. We totally relished it. We had guests over the weekend and they enjoyed it as well (atleast they told me so).

I didn't use jaggery and crushed garlic instead of mincing it. I also changed some measurements. Here's my version.

Serves: 4 - 5

Ingredients

2 Medium (approx 600gms) White Radish - chopped to bite sized pieces
1 Onion - finely chopped
4 Garlic Cloves - crushed
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
2 tbsp Grated Coconut
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Urad Dal
1 sprig Curry Leaves
2 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

Method

1. Heat Oil in a pan and add Mustard Seeds.
2. Once they splutter, add the Urad Dal.
3. When it starts changing colour, add the crushed Garlic and fry it.
4. Once the Galic turns golden brown, add the Onions and Curry Leaves, mix and fry till the Onions turns golden.
5. Now add the Salt, Turmeric, Red Chilli and Coriander Powders and mix well.
6. Then add the Radish, mix well and cover and cook.
7. Keep tossing the Radish and add a few table spoons of water if necessary.
8. Once the Radish is almost done, add the Grated Coconut, mix and cook till Radish is done.
9. Serve hot with roti / rice.

Do check out what the other Blog Hoppers are doing this month.