Ingredients & Measurements
Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.
Main Ingredients
- Radish, medium (मूली) - 4 nos
- Red Radish, optional (लाल मूली) - 2-3 nos
- Radish Leaves, chopped (मूली पत्ता) - 2 cups
- Mustard Oil (सरसों तेल) - ¼ cup
- Heeng (हींग) - ½ tsp
- Ajwain (अजवाइन) - ½ tsp
- Green Chilli, slit (हरि मिर्च) - 2 nos
- Salt (नमक) - to taste
- Turmeric (हल्दी) - ½ tsp
- Red Chilli Powder (मिर्ची पाउडर) - 1 tsp
- Chaat Masala (चाट मसाला) - 1½ tsp
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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1
Wash and peel the radishes. Cut them into dices.
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2
Heat mustard oil in a pan. Add heeng and ajwain. Let them splutter.
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3
Add slit green chillies and diced radish to the pan—season with salt, turmeric, and red chilli powder. Sauté them for a minute.
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4
Now, add the chopped radish leaves to the pan. Stir well. Mix everything thoroughly.
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5
Cover the pan and cook the sabzi on low to medium heat for about 10-12 minutes or until the radishes are tender. Sprinkle some chaat masala.
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6
Once the radishes are cooked, remove the lid and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes to let any excess moisture evaporate.
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7
Serve hot Mooli Ki Sabzi with roti or paratha. Enjoy your nutritious and flavorful dish!
Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip
For ultra-crispy snacks and street-food pakoras, add 1 tablespoon of rice flour or hot oil to the gram flour (besan) batter. Fry in oil maintained at medium-high heat—never overcrowd the kadhai to keep the temperature consistent.
Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice
How long can I store leftover मम्मी की स्पेशल मूली की सब्ज़ी?
You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?
Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.
What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?
Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.