Rabu Stir-Fried (White Radish Stir-Fried)

In Sri Lanka we have few methods of cooking Radish. This Radish Stir fry is one of simple recipe. This is really tasty once served with rice.

Ingredients (3-4 servings)


2-3 medium size white radish (Rabu)
1 onion sliced
1 tsp chili powder
1-2 dry red chilies cut into pieces(according to taste)
1 tbs curry powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
Piece of cinnamon stick
Curry leaves
Piece of a pandan leaf (rampe) (optional)
2-3 tbspn Oil
Salt to taste


Method
Wash, peel & slice radish.

Put sliced radish into saltish water while slicing. This is to avoid the bitter or strong taste of it.

After sliced, squeeze radish & drain water well

Mix all powdered ingredients above & keep aside.

Heat about 1-2 tbspn oil in a pan.
When it is hot, add mustard seeds.
When it is pop out, add fenugreek seeds.
Then add onion,dry red chilli

Once onions are tender, add radish mix & curry leaves/rampe. Mix well.
Cover & cook for about 3 minutes.
Stir well not to burn it. Add some more oil if needed.
Adjust salt to taste.
Cook until radish is soft.

Enjoy with rice & other curries.