Mooli/radish is a root crop. In andhra, people call it as 'Mullangi'. Some people don't like to eat mooli (Including me), so i have tried mooli with aloo. This occassion i want to discuss about Mooli/ radish/Mullangi.
The mooli or daikon radish is a member of the Brassica family of vegetables, which also includes Brussel sprouts and broccoli. All of these have anti-cancer properties and are of great health benefit.
The Egyptians made oil with the seeds of this radish and it has been found that they contain a high percentage of glucoraphenin, a more potent anticancer agent than the glucoraphosatin found in the roots.
The benefits of radish against certain ailments and on certain body parts :
Jaundice: Radish is very good for the liver and the stomach and it is a very good detoxifier too, that is, it purifies blood. It is miraculously useful in jaundice as it helps removing bilirubin and also checks its production.
Piles: Radish is very rich in roughage, i.e. indigestible carbohydrates. This facilitates digestion, retains water, cures constipation (one of the main causes for piles) and thus gives relief in piles. Being a very good detoxifier, it helps heal up piles fast. Its juice also soothes the digestive and excretory system and this also relieves piles.
Weight Loss: Radishes are very filling, i.e. fills your stomach and satisfies your hunger easily without giving you many calories, as they are low in digestible carbohydrates, high in roughage and contain a lot of water. It is a very good dietary option for those determined to lose weight.
Cancer: Being a very good detoxifier and rich in vitamin-C, folic and anthocyanins, radish helps cure many types of cancer, particularly those of colon, kidney, intestines, stomach and oral cancer.
Skin Disorders: Vitamin-C, Phosporous, zinc and some members of vitamin-B complex, which are present in radish, are good for skin. The water in it helps maintaining moisture of the skin.
Urinary Disorders: Radishes are diurectic in nature, i.e. increase production of urine. Juice of radish also cures inflammation and burning feeling during urinating. It also cleans the kidneys and inhibits infections in kidneys and urinary system. Thus it helps a great deal in curing urinary disorders.
Apart from above benefits, radish is a good appetizer, mouth and breathe freshener, laxative, regulates tabolism, improves blood circulation, is a good treatment for headache, acidity, constipation, nausea, obesity, sore throat, whooping cough, gastric problems, gallbladder stones,dyspepsia etc.
Now let's come to the recipe :)
INGREDIENTS : FOR DOUGH :
Mooli / Radish : 1 Atta
Aloo : 2 Medium size Salt to taste
Green chillies : 2 Water
Onion : 1/2
Salt to taste
red chilli powder : 2 to 3 Tsp
Dhaniya powder : 3 tsp
Garam masala powder : 11/2 tsp
Turmeric : 2 pinches
Coriander Leaves
Butter
Divide the dough into equal portions. Flatten each portion. Take some dough and roll into small chapathi put 2tsp of stuffing and cover all the sides. Make sure the edges thinner than the centre and gather the edges and roll into a ball. Roll out into a paratha.
The mooli or daikon radish is a member of the Brassica family of vegetables, which also includes Brussel sprouts and broccoli. All of these have anti-cancer properties and are of great health benefit.
The Egyptians made oil with the seeds of this radish and it has been found that they contain a high percentage of glucoraphenin, a more potent anticancer agent than the glucoraphosatin found in the roots.
The benefits of radish against certain ailments and on certain body parts :
Jaundice: Radish is very good for the liver and the stomach and it is a very good detoxifier too, that is, it purifies blood. It is miraculously useful in jaundice as it helps removing bilirubin and also checks its production.
Piles: Radish is very rich in roughage, i.e. indigestible carbohydrates. This facilitates digestion, retains water, cures constipation (one of the main causes for piles) and thus gives relief in piles. Being a very good detoxifier, it helps heal up piles fast. Its juice also soothes the digestive and excretory system and this also relieves piles.
Weight Loss: Radishes are very filling, i.e. fills your stomach and satisfies your hunger easily without giving you many calories, as they are low in digestible carbohydrates, high in roughage and contain a lot of water. It is a very good dietary option for those determined to lose weight.
Cancer: Being a very good detoxifier and rich in vitamin-C, folic and anthocyanins, radish helps cure many types of cancer, particularly those of colon, kidney, intestines, stomach and oral cancer.
Skin Disorders: Vitamin-C, Phosporous, zinc and some members of vitamin-B complex, which are present in radish, are good for skin. The water in it helps maintaining moisture of the skin.
Urinary Disorders: Radishes are diurectic in nature, i.e. increase production of urine. Juice of radish also cures inflammation and burning feeling during urinating. It also cleans the kidneys and inhibits infections in kidneys and urinary system. Thus it helps a great deal in curing urinary disorders.
Apart from above benefits, radish is a good appetizer, mouth and breathe freshener, laxative, regulates tabolism, improves blood circulation, is a good treatment for headache, acidity, constipation, nausea, obesity, sore throat, whooping cough, gastric problems, gallbladder stones,dyspepsia etc.
Now let's come to the recipe :)
INGREDIENTS : FOR DOUGH :
Mooli / Radish : 1 Atta
Aloo : 2 Medium size Salt to taste
Green chillies : 2 Water
Onion : 1/2
Salt to taste
red chilli powder : 2 to 3 Tsp
Dhaniya powder : 3 tsp
Garam masala powder : 11/2 tsp
Turmeric : 2 pinches
Coriander Leaves
Butter
METHOD :
Mix together atta and salt to taste. Add water and knead into a stiff dough. Cover and rest it for ten to fifteen minutes.
peel and grate the radish. Heat the pan and add finely chopped onions, grated mooli, dhaniya powder,salt, red chilli powder, garam masala, little turmeric, finely chopped green chillies. mix well and fry till the radish become dry.
Take 2 medium sized potatoes and peel it. Cut each potatoes into 6 to 8 pieces and boil it in a pressure cooker, no need to add water for boiling. Mash the boiled potatoes and add salt, red chilli powder, dhaniya powder, garam masala, little turmeric and chopped coriander leaves.
Mix fried mooli and aloo. Mix it well.
Divide the dough into equal portions. Flatten each portion. Take some dough and roll into small chapathi put 2tsp of stuffing and cover all the sides. Make sure the edges thinner than the centre and gather the edges and roll into a ball. Roll out into a paratha.
Place paratha on the hot tawa. Turn over and add little butter. (can use oil /ghee.) Turn over and add some more butter on the other side too. Roast till both sides are golden and crisp on the outside. Serve hot with yoghurt.
