Radish raita (white radish, not daikon)
Radish Raita (Mooli raita) 1 white radish root approximately 7" long and 1" diameter (not daikon) 2 green chillies chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro 2 cups plain yogurt whipped (add about 1/2 cup of water to liquify) 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp red chilli powder (kashmiri preferred) 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp oil Salt to taste 1 tsp ground black pepper (optional) Grate radish /mooli - medium or fine grate. Squeeze as much water out as possible. In a saucepan, heat oil on medium heat for 1 min. Add mustard seeds and wait for them to pop - about 1-2 min. Add turmeric, red chilli powder. Stir for 15 sec - should look like it's cooked in the oil. Add grated mooli /radish. Stir well and cook for 2 min. Remove from heat. Mix yogurt, mooli, cumin, green chillies, cilantro, salt in a bowl and serve with aloo paratha/roti/phulka/naan.