Published By: Soham Halder

Sabzi of the Day - Radish Remedies: Delicious Ways to Boost Digestion This Season

Get ready to elevate your winter meals with radish. This crispy and peppery superfood is packed with digestion-boosting power and endless culinary possibilities.

Winter is here, and radish (mooli) deserves a prime spot on your plate. This crisp, peppery root vegetable is more than just a salad topping. Rather it’s packed with health benefits and culinary versatility.  Not only does radish aid digestion, but it is also rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre content. Here are some quick recipes that will make you go gaga over this versatile vegetable.

Crispy Mooli Cheela

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

  • Mooli or Radish
  • Whole Wheat Flour or Atta
  • Besan 
  • Sooji
  • Fresh Coriander
  • Green Chillies
  • Ginger
  • White sesame seeds
  • Red Chili Powder
  • Salt
  • Cumin Seeds
  • Asafoetida or Hing powder
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Ajwain

Recipe

  • First, wash and peel the radish and then grate it.
  • Take a big bowl, add all the flour and spices in it, and mix well.
  • Add water to make a thick paste and mix it well.
  • Now add the grated radish, coriander, green chilli, ginger and chopped coriander to the mix.
  • Cover and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Now heat a non-stick tawa and wipe it with a few drops of oil.
  • Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it thinly over the griddle.
  • Cook on medium heat with a drizzle of ghee or oil.
  • Remove when done from both sides.
  • Serve hot with green chutney, ketchup or raita.

Credit: easyeatswithpreetha/@instagram

Mullangi Poriyal (Simple Radish Curry)

Cooking Time: 25 min

Ingredients

  • Mooli/ Radish
  • Turmeric powder
  • Red Chilli powder
  • Coriander Powder
  • Salt 
  • Sesame Oil
  • Chana dal
  • Black Urad Dal
  • Cumin seeds
  • Curry leaves

Recipe

  • Heat oil in a pan over low heat.
  • Add the tempering ingredients (like mustard seeds and curry leaves) in the listed order & allow them to splutter and release their aroma.
  • Toss in chopped radish and stir well to coat it with the tempered spices.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly for even seasoning.
  • Pour in half a cup of water, cover the pan, and cook until the radish turns tender. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Once softened, uncover and stir-fry on high heat for about 30-40 seconds to enhance the flavours. Turn off the heat.
  • This simple and delicious Mullangi Curry is best enjoyed as a side dish with rasam and steamed rice.

 

Quick and Easy Radish Salad

Cooking Time: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2-3 radishes (white or pink)
  • Leaves from the radishes (chopped)
  • Small onion
  • Green chilli
  • Ginger
  • Coriander leaves
  •  Lime juice
  • Roasted cumin powder
  • Salt,
  •  Red chilli powder,
  •  Black pepper
  • Optional: Pomegranate seeds

Recipe

  • Peel and grate the radishes, then chop their leaves into thin strips.
  • Combine the radish, leaves, onion, chilli, ginger, and coriander in a bowl.
  • Season with salt, cumin, chilli powder, and black pepper.
  • Squeeze lime juice over and mix well.
  • Garnish with pomegranate seeds if desired.

Credit: Shweta's Spices/@YouTube

So, there you have it. Radishes aren’t just crisp and refreshing. These versatile culinary gems are waiting to brighten up your meals and have innumerable health benefits, too. Whether you’re whipping up a quick salad or a hearty curry, these recipes prove radishes are a must-have in your kitchen this season.