Mooli Lachcha is a tangy, spicy radish relish, prepared from red or white radishes, lemon juice, and green chili. It is a great accompaniment to any vegetarian or non-vegetarian meal.
Serves 4 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch Red Radishes (Lal Mooli)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice (Neembu Rus)
- 1 Green Chili (Hari Mirch)–finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (Namak)–add more as needed
- 2 teaspoons Chopped Cilantro (Hara Dhaniya)
- 1 sprig of Mint (Podina)–for garnish
How to make Radish Mooli Lachcha
- Cut both ends of the radishes, then wash and grate them.
- Squeeze to remove all their water content and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine lemon juice, green chili, and salt, then mix well.
- Add lemon mix to radishes, and mix again.
- Transfer Mooli Lachcha into a serving bowl, then garnish with cilantro, and mint, and serve with any meal.
How to Make Onion Relish
I prepare Pyaz Ka Lachcha– onion relish, from red onions, as they are sweeter and have a beautiful red/purple color. Onion relish is a delicious accompaniment to rogan josh, chicken makhani, sarson ka saag, masala choley, or any other meat, chicken or vegetarian dish.
Prep Time: 20 minutes : Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 big Red Onion (Lal Pyaz)–cut into thin rings–separated
- Ice Cold Water in a medium bowl
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice (Neembu Rus)
- ½ teaspoon Salt (Namak)
- 1 Green Chili (Hari Mirch)–finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon Chopped Cilantro (Hara Dhaniya)
How to make Lachcha Pyaz
- Soak onion rings in ice cold water, for 15 minutes before serving, to keep them crisp. Then, strain and dry them on a paper towel.
- In another bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, and green chili, then add onion rings, and gently toss. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Variations:
- Substitute lemon juice with plain vinegar, for a sweeter onion relish.
