Radish Leaves Poriyal (Mullangi Keerai Poriyal)

Mullangi Keerai Poriyal(Radish Leaves Poriyal )

In winter, root vegetables and their greens are widely seen in the market. One such vegetable is white radish with leaves. In some stores radish leaves are sold separate in bunches. But the leaves that come along with white radish is often neglected and thrown.  But these leaves when cooked along with radish gives a whole new tasty dish good to go with rice or chapati. This will help you keep well-nourished through the winter. Many of you might not have tried this recipe. So here is one other recipe like the Cauliflower Stalk Curry, something different from the commonly cooked curries.

Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 15 min

Fresh Radish and its leaves

Serving size: 2

Ingredients

• White Radish(medium size) with leaves - 2
• Mustard - 1/2 tsp
• Split urad dal -1/4 tsp
• cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
• fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp
• curry leaves - few
• whole red chilli - 2 or 3
• Onion - 1/2(medium size)
• Oil - (2 - 3) tsp for seasoning
• Salt as needed 
• Garlic - 2 cloves(optional)
• Freshly grated coconut - 1 tbsp(optional)

Chop the radish and its leaves

Preparation

1. Chop the radish into smaller pieces.
2. Chop the radish leaves into smaller pieces.
3. Chop the onion and set aside.

Cooking

Saute the radish and its leaves for few minutes so that its crunchy

1. Bring a skillet to warm on medium heat and add oil.
2. Add mustard seeds and once it splutters add the urad dal, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, curry leaves, red chilli and saute for about 10 seconds.
3. To the seasoning add the onion and saute until the onion turns golden brown.
4. Optionally you can chop and add garlic along with the onions.
5. Add the chopped radish and saute for about 2 - 3 minutes.
6. Add the radish leaves, required amount of salt and saute for another 5 minutes.
7. Remove from stove and garnish with freshly grated coconut.
8. Crunchy and tasty radish leaves poriyal is ready to be served.
9. Serve with chapati or sambar rice and enjoy!

 Nutritional facts

Radish leaves curry is ready to be served

Radish leaves have more of Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C, phosphorous than the radish itself. Radish and its leaves are good detoxifiers. They are good for liver and stomach and aid digestion. Radishes help in maintaining the moisture of the skin, which we need during the winter season. Radish helps in relieving the congestion of the respiratory system and is very helpful during cold and allergies. Onion provides the immunity for the body and reduces inflammations. For health benefits of spices used refer Essential Spices for Healthy Cooking.

Serve Radish leaves curry with sambar rice

Enjoy the radish leaves poriyal during this cold season and build your body's immunity. Let me know how you like this recipe......

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Chana Dal Curry Or Vada Curry

Cauliflower Stalk Curry - Kootu 

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