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    Home » Raita » Mooli Raita Recipe (Radish Raita)

    Mooli Raita Recipe (Radish Raita)

    Published: Sep 6, 2020 · Modified: Sep 7, 2020 by Bhawana ·

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    Mooli raita or Radish Raita is crunchy yogurt raita made with grated mooli, greek yogurt. A little spicy aromatic tempering added to enhance the flavors. It is one of the creamy and finger-licking dahi preparation which goes well with one-pot meals & parathas.

    It is very quick to make, and one of the BEST mooli recipe to prepare. Here is how to make it.

    mooli raita served in white bowl garnished with tempering
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    • 1 Why you will love this recipe
    • 2 Ingredients & substitution
    • 3 How to make mooli ka raita
    • 4 Serving suggestions
    • 5 Storing suggestions
    • 6 Variations
    • 7 Tips
    • 8 Mooli Raita Recipe (Radish Raita)

    In winter we get soft, fresh, and juicy mooli (radish) in the market. Making this creamy, crunchy, and delicious raita is a fun way to consume mooli.

    Not many people love consuming radish, but I challenge you to try this radish raita just once and you will love this healthy vegetable forever.

    Mooli ka raita is one of the winter specialties to make. It has a strong taste and pungent smell, due to which it is not loved by everyone. But it aids digestion due to its fiber content. You can read the health benefits of mooli.

    Winter is also a season to make Sarson ka saag, Makki ki roti, homemade ghee, peanut chikki & gajar ka halwa.

    Why you will love this recipe

    In Indian, Raita is a yogurt-based dip or salad which is prepared as a side dish for rice recipes like pulao or biryanis. This Radish raita is a great accompaniment with naan, Kadai paneer, dal makhani, Sarson da saag, ajwain ka paratha & pulao.

    This vegetable raita requires few ingredients and gets ready in 10 minutes. Due to this fact radish raita qualifies for a beginner friendly recipe as well.

    Radish or mooli is used in many ways like pickled radish, stew, sambhar & chutney to name a few. And now this muli raita, which taste heavenly.

    This raita tastes amazing with its crunchy texture and tempering. A yummy appetizing snack that you may want to finish in no time.

    This Mooli (Radish) Raita is

    • Low in glycemic index
    • Gluten-free
    • Low carb
    • Diabetic friendly
    • Protein rich due to greek yogurt
    • Fiber-rich

    Ingredients & substitution

    Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

    For Raita

    • Greek yogurt- I am using greek yogurt for this raita recipe. Feel free to use homemade curd as well. You will not be required to add water in that case.
    • Mooli(radish)- Soft & tender grated radish is being used.
    • Water- Since using greek yogurt, I added a little water to thin down. For homemade curd, you can skip adding this water quantity.
    • Cumin powder- Roasted cumin powder gives a nice aroma and nutty texture. Do not skip it.
    • Salt- Adjust salt as per taste.

    For Tempering

    • Oil
    • Dry red chilies
    • Cumin seeds
    • Mustard seeds
    • Curry leaves

    How to make mooli ka raita

    This is one of the simple, easy and quick raita preparation. Let see how to make mooli raita step by step.

    Prepare Mooli Raita

    First of all, take a mixing bowl and add greek yogurt & water.

    Whisking yogurt with water

    Whisk it till fine smooth consistency.

    whisked till smooth consistency

    Clean, peel, and wash mooli. Grate it and squeeze extra water content. Add grated mooli, salt, and roasted cumin powder to the whisked yogurt.

    add, salt, roasted cumin powder & grated mooli in whisked yogurt

    Mix well and adjust salt as per taste.

    Mix well

    Prepare Tempering

    Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds, dry red chilies, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Keep stirring and cook for 2 minutes.

    prepare tempering

    Add it to the raita. Mix well and chill for 30 minutes. Serve chilled.

    tempered mooli raita served in white bowl.

    I skipped adding green chilies as my kids do not like it. You can add 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chili to this raita.

    Serving suggestions

    Peas pulao, mooli paratha, carrot paratha, moong dal khichdi are some of the dishes which go well with mooli raita.

    It makes a perfect snack as well. Chill it for 30 minutes before serving.

    Storing suggestions

    Radish raita tastes BEST when prepared fresh. Having said that you can store any leftover raita in a container and keep it in the fridge for 24 hours.

    Variations

    Vegetable raitas are very versatile, you can make a variety of raita with adding a variety of vegetables.

    Replace radish with carrot, cucumber, onion, capsicum, beetroot to prepare different raita. The rest of the recipe will remain the same.

    Tips

    • This raita tastes best when using fresh, soft, and tender radishes due to their sweet smell and nice taste.
    • You can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge. However, do not add salt while storing, add just before serving. Else radish will leave water content and raita will become too watery.
    • I am using greek yogurt and used ¼ cup of water to thin down. If using homemade curd then first add grated mooli and then adjust the consistency by adding extra water.
    • This muli raita is South Indian Style raita, adding tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, & dry red chilies. You can skip this tempering, garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy it as is.
    • I have tried it with Indian radish and daikon to make this raita. Feel free to use red radish as well.

    You can check some more variety of Indian raita recipes.

    • Potato raita
    • Carrot raita
    • Onion raita
    • Cucumber tomato raita
    • Apple raita
    • Bottlegourd raita
    • Boondi raita
    • Mango Raita

    Also, visit how to make roasted cumin powder & homemade curd in instant pot.

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    tempered mooli raita served in white bowl.

    Mooli Raita Recipe (Radish Raita)

    Mooli raita or Radish Raita is crunchy yogurt raita made with grated mooli, greek yogurt. A little spicy aromatic tempering added to enhance the flavors. Here is how to make it.
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    Course: Salad, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 47kcal
    Author: Bhawana

    Ingredients

    For Raita

    • 1 cup greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 cup mooli grated
    • ¼ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • Salt as per taste

    For Tempering

    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin seed
    • ¼ teaspoon mustard seed
    • 2 dry red chili
    • 6-8 curry leaves
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    Instructions

    Prepare Mooli Raita

    • First of all, take a mixing bowl and add greek yogurt & water.
      Whisking yogurt with water
    • Whisk it till fine smooth consistency
      whisked till smooth consistency
    • Clean, peel, and wash mooli. Grate it and squeeze extra water content. Add grated mooli, salt, and roasted cumin powder to the whisked yogurt.
      add, salt, roasted cumin powder & grated mooli in whisked yogurt
    • Mix well and adjust salt as per taste.
      Mix well

    Prepare Tempering

    • Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds, dry red chilies, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Keep stirring and cook for 2 minutes.
      prepare tempering
    • Add it to the raita. Mix well and chill for 30 minutes. Serve chilled
      radish raita served in white bowl with tempering

    Notes

    Tips
    • This raita tastes best when using fresh, soft, and tender radishes due to their sweet smell and nice taste.
    • You can make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge. However, do not add salt while storing, add just before serving. Else radish will leave water content and raita will become too watery.
    • I am using greek yogurt and used ¼ cup of water to thin down. If using homemade curd then first add grated mooli and then adjust the consistency by adding extra water.
    • This muli raita is South Indian Style raita, adding tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, & dry red chilies. You can skip this tempering, garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy it as is.
    • I have tried it with Indian radish and daikon to make this raita. Feel free to use red radish as well

    Nutrition

    Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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