Radish Pepper Achar

Warm Radish Achar (Non-Pickled)

Ingredients

200g Daikon radish (peeled)

100g red bell pepper

1tbsp lemon flavored rapeseed oil or any oil

1tsp cumin seeds

1tsp brown mustard seeds

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2tsp chili flake

1/2tsp sweet paprika powder

1tbsp lemon vinegar.

Method

1. Heat a pan on medium heat and add the oil.

2. Add the cumin seeds and brown mustard seeds. Roast them gently until fragrant and they start to crackle.

3. Add the radish and red pepper sticks to the pan. Toss well so the vegetables are coated in the spiced oil.

4. Add salt and stir-fry, cooking the vegetables while keeping them slightly crisp.

5. Add garlic powder, turmeric powder, and chili flakes. Mix well and continue stir-frying for another 1–2 minutes until everything is evenly coated.

6. Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon vinegar over the achar. Give it a final mix.

7. Serve warm or at room temperature as a fresh, tangy side.

   
   

   How I personally eat it?

   Whole-grain rice + this warm radish achar.  It's simple and very comforting.

   • Alongside dal – a spoonful cuts through the softness really nicely

   • With bread or chapati.

   • As a side with salad or boiled rice noodles.