Mooli Salad ( Daikon Radish Salad)

Love this salad for it's simplicity and use of fresh Mooli.


INGREDIENTS:                                            serves 4; Prep time - 15 min ; Soak time - 20 mins

1. Mooli ( Daikon Radish), large hole grated - about 3 cups
2. Moong dal, dehusked and split in half - 3 tbsp
3. Green chilli -3
4. Cilantro - 2 tbsp
5. Salt to taste
6. Sugar - 3/4 tsp
7. Lime/lemon juice - 1 tsp
8. Oil- 1 Tbsp
9. Brown mustard seeds - 1 tsp
10. Asafoetida - 1/2 tsp

PROCEDURE:

1. Soak the grated Mooli in cold water for about 5 minutes. Soak the Split Moong Dal in warm water for about 15-20 minutes. Keep Aside.
2. Chop the cilantro. Deseed and finely chop the green chilli. Keep aside.
3. Squeeze the Mooli of excess water and place in a bowl. Add in the cilantro and chopped green chilli.
4. Drain the Split Moong Dal and add to the above mixture.
5. Add the rest of the ingredients- salt, sugar and lime juice and mix. Check the seasonings .
6. In a small pan or wok, heat the oil. When hot add in the mustard seeds and the asafoetida. Once the mustard seeds crack open, quickly add to the salad. Mix well.
7. The above step is optional, but certainly imparts a wonderful flavour. 
8. Serve either after step 6 or 7 as per personal preference.

NOTE - Sometimes the Mooli can be a little pungent and soaking in cold water for a few minutes helps mellow the radish.