Purple Mogri Raita

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Purple Mogri Raita

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Tarla Dalal

23 February, 2025

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About Purple Mogri Raita

Ingredients

Methods

Nutrient values

Have you been accosted by delightful mogris in the market this winter? Well, mogri is a delicious winter vegetable that is available in India. Known as radish pods, it is a special crop and is available in colours like purple and green.

Mogri has a delightfully spicy taste, which must be enjoyed with minimal cooking as over-cooking tones down its natural spiciness.

While it can be made into subzis and other dishes, a raita is the ideal way to enjoy this veggie.

You are sure to relish this Purple Mogri Raita, which is perked up with a simple tempering and everyday spices.

You can also try other recipes like Spinach and Mixed Sprouts Raita or Bhindi Raita .

Purple Mogri Raita recipe - How to make Purple Mogri Raita

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped purple radish pods (mogri)

1 cup whisked curds (dahi)

1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder

1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal)

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/4 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) powder

salt to taste

1 1/2 tsp oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Method

Combine the purple mogri, curds, coriander, cumin seeds powder, black salt, chilli powder, mustard powder and salt in a deep bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Pour the tempering over the raita and mix well.
Refrigerate for atleast 1 hour and serve chilled.