Mooli Ki Bhujia

Mooli(Diakon Radish) is a common winter vegetable in North India. When i saw this interesting recipe at Priya's blog: mharorajasthanrecipes i immediately knew what i wanted to try for march bloghop.This curry also works as a wonderful filling for stuffed paratha. I have modified the recipe a bit to my family's taste.

Mooli (Diakon Raddish) - 2 cups , boiled and mashed

Onion - 1 /4 cup ,finely chopped
Garlic - 1/2 tsp, minced
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Pure Hing - a pinch
Coriander Seeds - 2 tbsp Salt  to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp

1. Pressure cook mooli and mash it well.
2. Heat oil in a heavy pan and add cumin seeds .
3. Cook till cumin turns golden and then add hing.
4. Add onion and garlic and let it fry till it becomes translucent.
5. Add salt, chili,coriander ,turmeric and fry for few seconds.
6. Add mashed mooli and fry till oil separates (about 3-4 minutes).
7. Add coriander leaves and aamchur and mix well and serve.
8. Serve it hot with roti/paratha.

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