Mooli Raita (Radish Raita)

Mooli Raita (Radish Raita, Mullangi Raita) is a crunchy yogurt-based accompaniment that goes very well with any Indian meal. Make it using simple ingredients in just 10 minutes (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Here are some more raita recipes that you may like – Boondi Raita, Bhindi Raita, Palak Raita, and Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita.

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• About Mooli Raita (Radish Raita)
• Health Benefits Of Radish
• Ingredients
• How To Make Mooli Raita
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About Mooli Raita (Radish Raita)

Mooli Raita (Radish Raita, Mullangi Raita) is a spiced yogurt salad with radish. It is an Indian accompaniment made using fresh radish, creamy yogurt, aromatic spices, and a few other simple ingredients.

In winter, when radishes are in season, I make this fresh mooli raita to serve as a side dish with my Indian-style meals and everyone at home just loves it.

This cooling mooli ka raita is peppery, crunchy, and spicy and comes together in just 10 minutes. It is a great way to include this winter vegetable in your diet along with other delicious recipes like Mooli Paratha, Radish Sambar, Mooli Ka Laccha, or Mooli ki Sabji.

Health Benefits Of Radish

Radish is a good source of Vitamin C and potassium.

It also contains antioxidants, which help protect the body against disease. Radish can help improve digestion, and may also help lower blood pressure.

Additionally, radish is a low-calorie food, making it a good choice for those watching their weight.

Radish is also a good source of fiber, which can help promote regularity and keep the digestive system healthy.

Ingredients

Radish (Mooli) – Buy fresh radishes for the best taste.

Yogurt – You can use plain yogurt (dahi, curd) or Greek yogurt to make this raita.

Flavor radish raita with cumin powder, green chilies, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves). You can also add a little black pepper powder for a spicy note.

Adjust the green chillies as per your taste.

For The tempering – Tempering is optional but it gives an edge to this radish raita. To temper the raita, you will need vegetable oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chilies, and curry leaves.

How To Make Mooli Raita

Preparation

Peel a small radish using a vegetable peeler and wash it with water. Grate the radish using the small hole of a box grater. We will need 1 cup of grated radish.

Chop the green chilies and cilantro.

Make The Raita

Whisk 1 cup of chilled plain yogurt in a mixing bowl using a wire whisk until smooth and creamy.

Add 1 cup grated radish, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, and 2 teaspoon chopped green chilies to the bowl and mix well.

Note – The consistency of raita should be flowy but thick. If the raita is too thick, thin it down with some chilled water.

Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Temper The Raita (Optional)

Heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Once the oil is hot, add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, 2-3 dry red chilies, and 10-12 curry leaves, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.

Pour the tempering over the raita. Serve chilled.

Tip – You can save some tempering for garnishing.

Storage Suggestions

You can store leftover raita in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

This raita doesn’t freeze well as the yogurt might curdle when thawed.

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