Mula ko Achar (Nepali Quick Radish Pickle)
Crunchy mooli batons with toasted sesame, lemon, green chilli and sizzled spices, a sharp side for any rice meal.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 55kcal
- 5.4gcarbs
- 2.1gof which sugars
- 3.4gfat
- 0.8gsaturates
- 1.8gprotein
- 2.2gfibre
- 1.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the mooli with the salt and leave in a colander for 20 minutes.
20 min - 2
Squeeze the mooli firmly in your hands or a tea towel to get rid of as much liquid as you can, then tip into a bowl.
- 3
Heat the oil in a small pan. Add the cumin and fenugreek seeds and let them sizzle for 10 seconds. Take off the heat and stir in the turmeric and chilli powder.
- 4
Pour the hot spiced oil over the mooli and mix well.
- 5
Add the lemon juice, sesame seeds, green chilli and coriander and toss. Taste and add more lemon or salt if you like.
- 6
Serve straight away or chill for up to 3 days. It is a fresh pickle, so it will soften a little as it sits.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
