Mulor Ghanto
by Tarla Dalal
A bengali preparation…. Where garam masala adds the zing to the flavour of radish combined with green peas is a wonderful blend of spices and chillies makes this vegetable even more delectable.
Mulor Ghanto recipe - How to make Mulor Ghanto
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 cups chopped radish (mooli)
1 1/2 tsp oil
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 cup green peas
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tbsp aniseeds (saunf)
a pinch of sugar
salt to taste
1/4 cup peeled and chopped potatoes
1/2 tsp ghee
1/2 tsp garam masala
Method
- Method
- Combine the radish with enough water in a deep non-stick pan and par-boil on a medium flame for 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out the water. Keep aside.
- Heat ½ tsp of oil in a non-stick kadhai and lightly brown the potatoes on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes. Keep aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in the same non-stick kadhai and add the red chillies and cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the radish, green peas, turmeric powder, chilli powder, aniseeds, sugar and salt, mix gently and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes. Sprinkle a little water to avoid the vegetables from burning.
- Add the potatoes, mix gently and simmer until all the vegetables are done (add 1 tbsp of water if necessary while cooking). Keep aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the ghee in a small non-stick pan, add the garam masala and sauté for 10 seconds. Add it to the vegetable, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve hot.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 77 cal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 56.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg |
| Folic Acid | 5.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 28.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 23.4 mg |
| Potassium | 138 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
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Good recipe, easy to make and very tasty