MULANGI BATATE SUKKE ( RADISH & POTATO SUKKE)

MULANGI BATATE SUKKE ( RADISH & POTATO SUKKE)

Radish, which we call Mulangi in Konkani, is a commonly available vegetable in India. I make use of radish from time to time.  It can be used to make a variety of dishes. Elsewhere in this blog , for example, you will find recipes for Radish Sambar, Radish Chutney, and Radish & Tomato Salad.

Today's recipe is for Mulangi Batate Sukke, a side dish made with radish and potatoes which is a favorite in my home.

Ingredients:

• Medium sized Radish ( Mulangi), 3-4 or 350 gms
• Medium-sized Potatoes, 2
• Large-sized Onion, 1
• Fresh Coconut Gratings, 1/2 cup
• Byadgi Red Chillies, 5 
• Tamarind, size of a small marble
• Coriander Seeds, 1 tsp
• Mustard Seeds, 1/2 tsp
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, 1 tbsp

Method:

Wash and peel the radish and cut them into cubes

Wash and peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes and place them in water to prevent them for getting discoloured

Peel and chop the onion 

Roast the red chillies in a little oil till they become crisp. Keep aside

Separately roast the coriander seeds till they turn golden. Keep aside

Heat oil in  thick bottomed kadhai and when it gets hot add the mustard seeds

After they splutter, add the chopped onion and saute till it becomes transparent

To this add the radish and cook covered on medium flame after sprinkling a little water

When the radish is half cooked, add the potatoes, add salt and cook covered till they are done 

In a mixer, grind together coconut gratings along with the roasted red chillies, tamarind and roasted coriander seeds to form a paste, which is a little coarse (it should not be fine) adding just the required amount of water

Add this ground paste to the cooked radish and potatoes and mix well

Cook on medium flame till the ground paste gets well blended with the radish and potatoes
Serve hot with rotis/chapatis or with rice and dal