MOOLI RAITA - YOGURT SALAD WITH RADISH

by - May 13, 2019

RAITHAS & SALADS
MOOLI RAITA - YOGURT SALAD WITH RADISH


    
     Mooli/Radish Raitha is a common Yogurt based condiment served along with  Parathas/Rotis, Biriyanis/Pulaos etc., Raita means Salad and this recipe has Yogurt(Curd) as a base flavour with finely chopped Radish.  Finely chopped Radish gives a crunchiness along with a mild pungency and sweetness from the vegetable.  When combined with creamy chilled Curd makes this simple dish a wonderful side dish for Chapatis, Roti/Parottas and Parathas or can also be served along with dishes like Biriyanis, Puloas.
     Mooli Raitha or Yogurt/Curd Salad prepared with Radish is a quick fix recipe.  Easy to make, quite comforting and tasty. I learnt this recipe from Winnie Aunty. She artistically chopped the Radish in a typical Kerala Style(Kothi Ariyal).  Radish tends to ooze out the water once chopped.  So slightly squeeze out the extra oozed out water before making this Mooli Raitha, otherwise, the Raitha would turn out to be watery.
     Radish is Fibre rich vegetable, low in calorie. It is good for the liver and soothes the stomach. It also acts as a detoxifier. Radishes also help regulate the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream. Eating Radish in raw form has proven health benefits. Converting it into a Juice or eating raw radish in the form of Raita, helps stabilize blood glucose levels.  Can add into Curries or prepare Sambar with Radish.  Mooli/Radish Paratha is one tasty option to add Radish into your menu.



Cuisine - Indian
Recipe - Condiment
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 3- 4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 5-10 Minutes


HOW TO MAKE MOOLI RAITA - YOGURT SALAD WITH RADISH

 

INGREDIENTS:

Radish - 1 Cup
Green Chillies - 1 No.
Cumin Powder - a Pinch
Salt - To Taste
Sugar - a Pinch
Coriander Leaves - few
Curd/Yogurt - 1 Cup


METHOD :

  • Clean and Peel the Radish.
  • Chop Radish into very thin slices & finely chop them
  • Finely chop Green Chillies & Coriander Leaves.
  • Whisk the Curd until smooth, pour it into the chopped Radish and Green Chillies.
  • Add Salt, a pinch of Sugar and mix until well combined.
  • Garnish it with finely chopped Coriander Leaves.
  • Refrigerate the Mooli Raitha until it is served.
  • Serve it along with Chapatis, Roti/Parottas and Parathas/Theplas or along with Biriyanis/Puloas.

NOTES :

  • Finely chopped/grated Radish tends to ooze out water, so slightly squeeze out the extra water from the Vegetable before adding it along with Curd.
  • The Yogurt/Curd should not be sour. Use fresh Curd for the recipe.
  • Refrigerate the curd before mixing it up with Radish.
  • Whisking and refrigerating the Curd will give a good, smooth texture to Mooli Raitha.
  • Adding Sugar to the Mooli Raitha is purely optional.
  • Refrigerate the Mooli Raitha until it is served.
  • Can add a Pinch of Red Chilli Powder for a slightly spicier version of Mooli Raitha.
  • Can also add a pinch of Chaat Masala to add flavour to the Mooli Raitha.


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