New Friends - Radish

Radish, dill, kohlrabi, pumpkin... armed with new recipes from my mother and mother in law, I am trying to see beyond their rather overbearing personalities. Admittedly we aren't the best of friends yet, but the ice has definitely melted.

So, if my temperamental grocery store permits, I am going to try introducing them over the next few weeks.

MULANGI UPKARI (Sauteed Radish)
(serves 2)
1 white radish, peeled and diced into small cubes
1/2 onion, chopped
1-2 green chillies, slit
1 tbsp coconut, grated
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
a few curry leaves
oil
salt to taste

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and when they pop, add curry leaves, chillies and chopped onion. Saute on moderate heat till soft (not brown). Add radish cubes and steam cook till just tender. Season with salt. Top with grated coconut and serve.

* Add black gram (urad) dal or cashews for a different taste
* The second bowl has radish raita similar to this one