radish hasi-beesi palya (sabzi)

You have never had radish like this…it is a supreme example of how a not-so-loved vegetable can become the star of your menu!

our cooking originates from a South Indian town called Udupi.
Most recipes tend to be sweetened with some jaggery. However sweetness is entirely optional..;)

Hasi-beesi literally refers to ingredients ground raw.

Here goes..

Recipe serves 2

INGREDIENTS

Radish – 4 medium sliced round (like potatoes for chips)
Onion – 2 large sliced long
Salt – to taste

To grind:
Coconut – 1/4th cup
Onion – 2 large
Coriander seeds – 2 table spoons
Red chillies – 4-6
Tamarind- the size of a small lemon

To temper:
Udad dal – 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds – 1/4th teaspoon
Red chillies – few
Curry leaves – handful

STEPS
1. Grind the above ingredients to a course paste. With fresh coconut  you may not need any water. If required, add very little.
2. Start cooking with tempering udad dal, mustard seeds,red chillies, curry leaves in oil.
3. Add sliced onion, fry unhook lightly brown
4. Add radish, fry lightly and cook covered for about 5minutes. Its best to cook it lightly till the radish is still crunchy.
5. Add ground mix and salt
6. Adding jaggery at this point is optional.
7. Cover and cook a little longer tossing the preparation a couple of times.

Done!

I bet you would be eager to try some by now…:-)