There is no denying the fact that radish is one if the healthiest vegetables we know of. The root vegetable is a treasure of antioxidants and minerals which makes it an excellent addition to any healthy diet. Radish, much like carrot, is one of the few vegetables that is also enjoyed in its raw form, simply because of its dense nutritive profile. Even while having it raw, you can experiment with these veggies in a plethora of ways. Take for instance, this 'Mooli Ka Laccha' - a traditional recipe extremely popular in parts of both Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It can be had as a snack or salad - it is also a popular street food in Bihar. The dish is often referred to as 'Mooli ka kass' and 'Mooli Ki Kees' in many parts of North India.
Recipe Video: Mooli Ka Laccha
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It is incredibly easy to make this salad at home, and it is popularly served with groundnuts. You only need a handful of ingredients to put this together; for instance, grated mooli (radish), salt or rock salt, green chilly, ginger, lemon rind and lemon juice.
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Since the salad has a distinctly hot and pungent tone due to radish, green chillies, and ginger, it is balanced out with a citric flavour of lemon juice and earthiness of groundnuts.
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