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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian » Raita » Mooli Raita (Radish Raita)

    Published: Nov 17, 2021 | Last Updated On: Nov 18, 2021 by Neha Mathur

    Mooli Raita (Radish Raita)

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    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.

    Mooli raita served in a bowl.
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    • About Mooli Raita (Radish Raita)
    • Health Benefits Of Radish
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Mooli Raita
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    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

    Mooli Raita 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.

    Mooli Raita tempering ingredients.

    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.

    Yogurt whisked in a bowl.

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

    Grated radish, salt, cumin powder and gren chilies added to the bowl.

    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.

    Ready radish raita.

    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.

    Tempering for raita.

    Pour the tempering over the raita. Serve chilled.

    Tip – You can save some tempering for garnishing.

    Tempering poured over ready mooli raita.

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

    Mooli Raita Recipe (Radish Raita, Mullangi 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.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 81kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    For The Raita

    • 1 cup grated radish
    • 1 and ½ cups chilled plain yogurt (dahi, curd)
    • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)

    For The Tempering

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 2-3 whole dry red chilies
    • 10-12 curry leaves
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    Instructions

    Make The Raita

    • Whisk yogurt in a bowl using a wire whisk until smooth and creamy.
    • Add radish, salt, cumin powder, and green chilies to the bowl and mix well.
    • Garnish with chopped cilantro.

    Temper The Raita (Optional)

    • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chilies, and 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.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i_p_sOn1js

    Notes

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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 87.2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    1. pranita deshpande

      January 09, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      I too made Raita but of kaddu & total different method .visit my site to see it.

      Reply
    2. Kadambari

      November 14, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome

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      • Neha Mathur

        November 15, 2018 at 8:11 am

        Thnx

        Reply

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