Monday, March 28, 2011

Mulyacha Thecha/Koshimbir (White Radish Salad)


Hello friends, its been quite some time since I posted anything new. Had been really busy on the personal front. Hopefully now I will be able to devote some time to my much neglected blog. Thanks to everyone who expressed concern while I was away.

Today, I am going to share Mulyachi Koshimbir recipe (white radish koshimbir/salad) with you. This is a typical Maharashtrian specialty, exactly the way my mom makes it. I love the way the peppery radish tastes with the cold yogurt and the tempering. Its really simple to make too. 

Soak 1/4th cup chana dal for 1 or 2 hrs and grind it roughly. Grate 1 big radish (white). Mix the radish and chana dal with 1.5 cups yogurt, add some salt and sugar to taste. In a seperate pan, heat 2 tsp oil, add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 pinch asofoetida, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp methi/fenugreek seeds (very important), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (optional) and 2 green chillies chopped or sliced. Pour the tempering over the radish and yogurt mixture, garnish with cilantro and serve as a side dish with roti/rice.

This is also my entry for Sweet Artichoke's :Veggie/Fruit of the Month Event originally started by Priya. 

I am also sending this for Seduce Your Tastebud's -Flavors Of Maharashtra' event originally started by Naina.

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33 comments:

  1. aipiMarch 28, 2011

    Hey dear- glad to see your post..how you been..
    The recipe looks great- soothing n refreshing :)

    US Masala

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  2. SimplyfoodMarch 28, 2011

    Healthy and delicious. Perfect entry for Flavours of Maharastra do send it in.
    http://seduceyourtastebuds.blogspot.com/2011/02/announcing-flavors-of-maharastra-event.html

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  3. Sanyukta Gour(Bayes)March 28, 2011

    Delicious n mouthwatering....looks really yum...hru doing dear..nice to see a post from u..
    Sanyukta
    http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/

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  4. ?March 28, 2011

    Sounds delicious!

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  5. Gauri TrivediMarch 28, 2011

    Can you believe it, I was just going through my old recipes to utlise some radish in the fridge..now I can try this one out !

    btw. thanks for the compliment on my blog..happy to follow yours.

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  6. TorviewtorontoMarch 28, 2011

    looks delicious lovely combination

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  7. Suja ManojMarch 28, 2011

    This recipe sounds delicious and quick,new to me,thanks for sharing dear.

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  8. UnknownMarch 28, 2011

    So cherishing salad and refreshing too.

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  9. SravsMarch 28, 2011

    So delicious and perfect salad !! Thanking for visiting my blog and for ur wonderful comments !! Happy to follow u !!

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  10. Amritha KalyaniMarch 28, 2011

    delicious and so easy.. healthy salad. :-)

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  11. PreetyMarch 28, 2011

    salad looks super delicious

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  12. Umm MymoonahMarch 28, 2011

    Yumm, very healthy recipe. I love the tempering on top.

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  13. Rumana RawatMarch 28, 2011

    Amazing Dish.. I have a event running in my blog. do participate:)
    http://rumanarawat.blogspot.com/2011/03/treat-to-eyes-series-2.html

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  14. Richa PriyankaMarch 28, 2011

    hi, lovely blog! love to follow u :)

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  15. Jaisy JamesMarch 28, 2011

    for the cookies design i simply pressed on the top with a fork.salad looks nice. will try this

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  16. Hari Chandana PMarch 28, 2011

    Healthy and delicious recipe.. looks simply superb !!

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  17. Padhu SankarMarch 29, 2011

    I prepare this without channa dal .I will try your version also

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  18. Binys RecipesMarch 29, 2011

    wow love the recipe,,,mooli is agud cleanser dats wat i have heard...long time or years did not eat radish....i will now

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  19. Priya SureshMarch 29, 2011

    Wat a yummy dish, love radish as anything..

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  20. AnuMarch 29, 2011

    Looks so tasty.perfect in summer..

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  21. Harika baratamMarch 29, 2011

    Aww its awesome never prepared with radish so shld try it. Looks yummy.

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  22. PanchpakwanMarch 29, 2011

    Hi dear..gald to see you back..How are you?
    Mulyachi koshimbir looks really delicious..

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  23. Sushma MallyaMarch 29, 2011

    Sounds really delicious...would love to try this:)

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  24. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)March 29, 2011

    Wow! Looks fantastic! Thank you for visiting my blog & your sweet comment.

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  25. sowmyaMarch 29, 2011

    Sounds different.. looks great.

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  26. Prathima RaoMarch 29, 2011

    Refreshing & comforting.. :)
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  27. RMarch 29, 2011

    aipi: doing good, thnx for asking! yes the koshimbir is surely refreshing tnx again.
    divya: thanks!
    simply.food: thanks, will do so.
    sanyukta gour bayes: thanks, doing good, thnx for asking too.
    ?: thanks for appreciating.
    pasta and paratha: likewise, thanks!
    torview, sujatha sugathan, savita ramesh, amritha kalyani, preety, Hari Chandana,priya, anu, harika's kitchen,sushma mallya,sowmya,prathima rao: thank u so much!
    sravscuilinaryconcepts: likewise, thanks!
    umm mymoonah: thanks, me too!
    rumana rawat: thnx, will chek it out.
    richa priyanka: so nice to know u found my blog interesting enough to follow, thnx!
    jaisy james: what a cool idea and thnx!
    padhu: oh cool! i will try ur version too :)
    biny anoop: it sure is! thnx!
    panchpakwan: thanks am glad to be back too :)
    ambreen: thanks, likewise!

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  28. sangeetaMarch 29, 2011

    I liked tis authentic maharashtrian version of muli koshimbir...we make it just like a raita with curds , but this addition of ground chana daal sounds really interesting . Would love to try.

    BTW , liked your masala poori too , the pictures are great...

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  29. RMarch 30, 2011

    sangeeta: thank u sangeeta, i am glad you like the recipes and pics! do try them out too :)

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  30. KrithisKitchenApril 05, 2011

    Looks so tasty and refreshing.. wow..

    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com
    Herbs & Flowers in my Platter - Coriander/Cilantro
    Breakfast Club - Pancakes

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  31. RApril 07, 2011

    kirthi's kitchen: thanks!

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  32. RakshaMay 05, 2011

    I had visited your blog long back, but forgot to follow you at that time.

    Today again I found your blog and quickly clicked on follow. I really like you blog.

    http://rakshaskitchen.blogspot.com

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  33. RMay 05, 2011

    Raksha: thanks, i am so honored!

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