Nepalese · beginner
Himalayan Daikon Radish And Potato Tarkari
A comforting Nepalese vegetable curry featuring tender daikon radish and potatoes infused with fried fenugreek seeds and tomatoes.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Peel daikon radish and potatoes, then cut both into 1-inch bite-sized cubes.
- 02
Heat vegetable oil in a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- 03
Add fenugreek seeds and cook for 30 seconds until dark golden brown and fragrant.
- 04
Stir in cut daikon radish and potatoes, tossing in oil for 3 minutes.
- 05
Add ground turmeric, ground cumin, diced tomatoes, and salt, stirring well for 2 minutes.
- 06
Pour in 1 cup of water, cover pot, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 07
Uncover pot, stir well, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve warm.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Fenugreek Oil Bloom
Frying whole fenugreek seeds briefly in hot oil to release rich, nutty aromas before adding main vegetables.
Notes from the kitchen
- Watch fenugreek seeds carefully so they turn dark golden without blackening and becoming bitter.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nepalese; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
