Rinse radish thoroughly under running water, If using the leaves, open up the leaves and wash thoroughly.
Peel the skin and rinse the radish well.
Grate or chop radish finely. Set aside the chopped leaves.
Heat oil in a fry pan. Add cumin, mustard and dal. Fry until the dal turn golden.
Add curry leaves, green chilli, garlic and ginger fry till you get a nice aroma.
Next add hing, tomatoes (optional), salt and turmeric. Fry till the tomatoes turn pulpy and dry.
Add red chili powder (optional) and fry for a minute.
Next add the grated radish and fry on a high flame till it is cooked, half cooked or full cooked to suit your choice.
Add radish leaves or coriander leaves, Fry till they wilt.
Sprinkle crushed peanuts or coconut or sesame seeds.
Serve mullangi curry with rice or roti.