MOOLI PARATHA RECIPE ||RADISH PARATHA RECIPE

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 MOOLI PARATHA||RADISH PARATHA

Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus, commonly known as daikon or mooli, is a mild-flavored winter radish typically distinguished by its long, white, napiform root and rapidly growing leaves. Although daikon originates from continental East Asia, it is grown, consumed, and sold abroad in South and East Asia. Daikon is not collected in some places; instead, it is cultivated to loosen compacted soils and replenish nutrients.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF RADISH OR MOOLI:

Gut Health: 

Rich in nutritional fiber, mooli or salads are a great option for those with dietary concerns. Since radish has a high-water content, consuming it can also help you feel full for a longer period of time.

Weight loss: 

By speeding up your metabolism, Radish helps you lose weight. Its low-calorie content and low glycaemic index (GI) facilitate efficient meal digestion, which aids in weight loss.

Treats Jaundice:

Radish helps eliminate toxins from our stomach and liver because it is an excellent detoxifier. 'Bilirubin', the main cause of jaundice, is eliminated from our blood, further purifying it. Jaundice patients have a higher rate of red blood cell disintegration; radish can help with this issue while also improving your blood's oxygen content.

Cancer treatment:

Radishes are a powerful detoxifier for your body since they are full of folic acid, vitamin C, and anthocyanins. The malignant cells are killed and their ability to proliferate ishalted by the antioxidants and isothiocyanates. So, it's advised that drinking radish juice is essential for either treating or preventing cancer.

Diminishes blood pressure: 

Due to its high potassium content, Mooli is highly recommended for individuals suffering from hypertension. Blood pressure is believed to be lowered by potassium because it relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. Utilizing it to reduce blood pressure is therefore beneficial.

Skin that glows naturally:

 Essential minerals like phosphorous and zinc give your skin a natural sheen. Radishes are also high in water content, which helps to keep your body hydrated and promotes healthy, youthful-looking skin. Radish is a great way to hydrate skin because it contains 95% water.

RECIPE OF MOOLI OR RADDISH PARATHA:

Ingredients for Stuffing: 

• Three mooli (radish).
• salt to taste. 
•  teaspoon red chili powder ·
• Half a teaspoon of powdered Coriander
•  2 tablespoons of coriander leaves.
• Two green chilies are finely chopped. 

Ingredients for dough:

• Oil for frying mooli parathas.
•  2 cups wheat flour.
• salt to taste.
• water as needed.

DIRECTIONS FOR MOOLI PARATHA:

• Salt and wheat flour should be sieved. 
• Stir in water and knead dough until stiff. Put a cover on and set aside. 
• Grate and peel the radish. Empty and squeeze out all the liquid. 
• After preheating the pan, lightly brown the radish. 
• Mix thoroughly after adding the salt, red chili powder, green chilies, and curry leaves. Let it cool.
• Roll out a tiny ball of dough.
•  Stuff it with two tablespoons of stuffing, and seal all the edges. 
• Once more, roll into a thick, spherical parantha. 
• Mooli ka paratha should be heated and fried till crispy and brown on both sides. Spread a little oil on the paratha. 
• Warm mooli paratha should be served with curry or raita.