Radish/முள்ளங்கி is well known for its health benefits like; it’s
good for losing weight, anti-cancerous, anti-fungal properties etc.
When adding Radish masala to the Chapati, it
makes the roti softer. Stuffed Chapatis are always softer than the plain ones.
Also vegetable stuffing eliminates the need for a Side dish or Subji.
Just plain yoghurt with some pickle will be
wonderful to go with.
If needed, we can make some Cucumber 🥒
Raitha, which is an excellent combination.
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Ingredients:
Radish/முள்ளங்கி/Mooli - 1
Big Onion (Fineky Chopped) - 1
Green Chilli - 1
Garlic (finely chopped/paste) - 1 tsp.
Red Chilli Powder/மிளகாய்த்தூள்
- 1/2 tsp.
Black pepper/மிளகு (crushed) - 1/4 tsp (optional)
Dhania/Coriander Powder/ மல்லிப்பொடி
- 1/2 tsp.
Turmeric powder/மஞ்சள்
தூள்
- 1/4 tsp.
Kasoori Methi leaves (dried) - 1/4 tsp.
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Olive oil - to make Chapati dough
Whole Wheat flour/Atta/கோதுமை
மாவு
- 3 to 4 Cups
Warm water - around 1 Cup
Ghee/Clarified Butter - to cook Chapati
Cooking oil - 2 tsp.
Salt - to taste
Radish Masala:
Grate the radish, chop the onions and make
garlic paste by pounding in a mortar and pestle.
In a pan, pour 2 tsp. of cooking oil and
add cumin seeds followed by onions. After 2 minutes, add the garlic paste and
sauté for two more minutes. Add grated Radish and sauté for couple of minutes.
Now add chilli powder, Coriander powder, dry mango/Amchur powder, turmeric
powder, Kasoori Methi and salt.
Adding Kasoori Methi gives wonderful flavor to
the dish.
Let it cook for few more minutes. When Radish
gets cooked, add chopped fresh Coriander leaves. Radish Masala is ready.
Method for making Chapati:
Take the wheat flour, stir in a bit of salt
and 2 tsp. Of olive oil, mix well. Stir in the Radish masala, combine well. Add
warm water little by little carefully and mix thoroughly. Make sure the dough
is not watery and sticky. Radish masala is moist enough, so no need to add more
water.
Do not rest the dough more than half an hour;
it may become sticky.
Flatten the dough and make medium sized
Chapati, not so thick and not so thin, to get the soft texture.
Cook the Chapatis with a dash of
ghee/Clarified Butter.
Stack the Chapatis in a container lined with
paper towel, to retain the moisture.
Soft and tasty Radish/முள்ளங்கி
Chapatis/Mooli Parathas are ready. Serve with Cucumber Raitha or Plain Yoghurt
and Spicy Mango Pickle. At times I make chopped tomato garlic Chutney.
This is Kids' friendly and great for Lunch box!
This is Kids' friendly and great for Lunch box!
