Mooli Bhurji (Radish with Radish Leaves)
- 35 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Mooli bhurji, a Punjabi dry side of radish and radish leaves cooked in mustard oil with ajwain, ginger and green chilli. Mild, serves 4, about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- Radish Leaves, Finely Chopped150 grams
Radish, Small Dice300 grams
Mustard Oil2 tbsp
Ajwain½ tsp
Asafoetida0.5 grams
Ginger, Finely Chopped10 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped10 grams
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 98kcal | 392kcal |
| Protein | 2.1g | 8.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.9g | 20g |
| Fat | 8.2g | 33g |
| Fibre | 1.9g | 7.6g |
| Sugar | 1.6g | 6.4g |
Method
Wash the radish leaves 2 to 3 times and chop them finely. Peel the radish and chop it into small pieces.
Heat the mustard oil in a kadai till it smokes lightly, then lower the heat. Add ajwain, asafoetida, ginger and green chillies and fry for 30 seconds.
Add the radish, radish leaves, turmeric powder and salt. Mix, cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes till the leaves wilt and the radish is soft.
Add red chilli powder. Cook without the lid for 7 minutes, stirring now and then, till the water dries up and it looks crumbly.
Serve hot with roti or paratha.
Before you start
- How long does Mooli Bhurji (Radish with Radish Leaves) take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mooli Bhurji (Radish with Radish Leaves) serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mooli Bhurji (Radish with Radish Leaves) vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Mooli Bhurji (Radish with Radish Leaves) spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Mooli Bhurji (Radish with Radish Leaves)?
- 300 grams Radish, 150 grams Radish Leaves, 0.5 grams Asafoetida, 10 grams Ginger, 10 grams Green Chilli, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mooli Bhurji (Radish with Radish Leaves)?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Mooli Bhurji (Radish with Radish Leaves)?
- About 98 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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