Radish Leaves Pachadi (Mooli Ke Patte Ki Pachadi)
Description:
Radish Leaves Pachadi is a simple and healthy South Indian dish that is diabetic-friendly. This easy-to-make recipe combines the goodness of radish leaves with flavorful spices, making it a perfect side dish for your meals. It’s quick, nutritious, and can be served with rice or mixed vegetable sambar for a wholesome meal.
Cuisine: South Indian
Course: Side Dish
Diet: Diabetic Friendly
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Radish leaves | 2 cups, chopped |
| Tomato | 1, chopped |
| Dried red chilies | 10 |
| Green chilies | 2, chopped |
| Salt | To taste |
| Turmeric powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Mustard seeds (Rai) | 1 tablespoon |
| Black urad dal | 1 tablespoon |
| Fenugreek seeds (Methi) | 1 teaspoon |
| Asafoetida (Hing) | 1 pinch |
| Curry leaves (Kadhi Patta) | 5 leaves |
| Garlic cloves | 3, crushed |
| Tamarind | 2-inch piece |
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Instructions:
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Preparation:
Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Wash and chop the radish leaves and tomato. Chop the green chilies and break the dried red chilies into pieces. Soak tamarind in water for a few minutes to soften, then extract the pulp. -
Tempering:
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, black urad dal, and fenugreek seeds. Let them crackle for a few seconds. Then add the asafoetida and sauté for a brief moment. -
Spicing:
Add the green chilies, dried red chilies, and curry leaves to the pan. Allow them to fry for about 15 seconds. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and radish leaves, followed by the crushed garlic. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture softens and the flavors blend together. Remove from the heat and let it cool down. -
Grinding the Pachadi:
Once the mixture cools down, transfer it to a blender. Add salt, turmeric powder, and tamarind pulp. Grind it into a smooth paste. -
Final Tempering:
In a small tempering pan, heat a bit more oil. Add mustard seeds, black urad dal, fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Let this temper for 15 seconds and then pour it over the ground pachadi mixture. -
Serving:
Mix everything well and your Radish Leaves Pachadi is ready! Serve it as a side dish with mixed vegetable sambar and rice for a wholesome and fulfilling meal.
Enjoy the simple, healthy, and flavorful Radish Leaves Pachadi as part of your daily meals, offering not only a unique taste but also the benefits of a diabetic-friendly dish rich in essential nutrients.
