A Flavorful Twist with Radish: Mullangi Thuvattal | Grated Radish Mash
A quick and easy steamed radish stir-fry recipe, popularly known as mullangi thuvattal, radish mash, or dry radish masiyal! Follow along with a detailed video and step-by-step instructions to learn this simple dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 88kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Measurement Details: 1 cup = 240ml; 1 tbsp: 15ml; 1 tsp: 5ml;
- 580 grams white radish (steamed and grated)
- 2 tsp coconut oil or peanut/neutral oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp chana dal
- 2 dried red chilies cut
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 5 to 6 curry leaves
- ¾ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ⅓ cup coconut grated
Instructions
- I have used my stove-top pressure cooker to steam the radishes. You can use an Instant Pot, too; in that case, steam for 5 minutes and release the pressure naturally. Once steamed, grate the radish. Steaming makes it soft and easy to grate, whether you prefer a fine or coarse texture.
- Heat coconut oil in a cast iron pan for added flavor.
- Temper mustard seeds, letting them splutter, and add urad dal, chana dal, and red chilies. Sauté until the mustard seeds pop.
- Carefully add the grated radish and mix well. Spread it evenly in the pan, allowing it to form a slight crust for added texture.
- Add salt, cilantro, and grated coconut. Mix thoroughly, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Cook until the moisture evaporates, stirring and lightly mashing the mixture to blend flavors.
- You can roast it a little longer for extra flavor, but I like to turn it off while it's still moist and fluffy.
Video
Notes
- Adjust the salt and spice to taste.
- You can make a similar dish with carrots or noolkol.
- I recommend coconut oil for tempering, but you can also use any neutral or peanut oil.
- You can skip steaming the radishes, grate them, and cook them directly—it's all about personal preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg