Radish Microgreens

Radish Microgreens

Condiment Salad Bowl

Ingredients (Serves 1):

·  Microgreen radish – 25–30 g (fresh, washed, and dried)

·  Rock salt or kala namak – ¼ tsp

·  Lemon juice – 10 ml (freshly squeezed)

·  Roasted cumin powder – ¼ tsp

·  Cold-pressed mustard oil – 3–5 ml (optional, for sharp Indian flavor)

·  Red chili powder or black pepper – a pinch (optional)

 

Steps:

1.   Place the fresh microgreen radish in a mixing bowl.

2.   Sprinkle salt, cumin powder, and chili powder or pepper.

3.   Drizzle lemon juice and mustard oil (if using).

4.   Toss gently and serve immediately.

 

o  Spicy, sharp, and cleansing - thanks to radish's natural bite and mustard oil.

o  No cooking — preserves antioxidants and digestive enzymes.

o  Perfect as a side salad, digestive starter, or accompaniment to dal-chawal or paratha.

 

Radish Moong Dal Salad (Protein-Rich & Crunchy)

Ingredients (Serves 2):

·  Soaked yellow moong dal – 50 g (soaked for 2 hours)

·  Microgreen radish – 30 g (chopped)

·  Lemon juice – 10 ml

·  Rock salt – ½ tsp

·  Roasted cumin powder – ¼ tsp

·  Green chili – 1 small (finely chopped, optional)

·  Mustard oil – 3 ml (optional for pungent taste)

 

Steps:

1.   Drain soaked moong dal.

2.   Mix all ingredients gently.

3.   Serve fresh with lemon squeezed just before serving.

 

o   Great for a light breakfast or evening snack. High in fiber and protein.

 

Radish Paratha (Muli Stuffed Paratha)

Ingredients (Makes 3 parathas):

·  Whole wheat flour – 100 g

·  Microgreen radish – 30 g (finely chopped or shredded)

·  Carom seeds (ajwain) – ¼ tsp

·  Salt – ½ tsp

·  Green chili – 1 small (optional)

·  Water – ~40 ml (for kneading)

·  Ghee – 5–10 ml (for cooking)

 

Steps:

1.   Mix flour, microgreens, carom seeds, chili, and salt.

2.   Knead with water into a smooth dough. Rest 15 mins.

3.   Roll and cook on tawa with ghee until golden.

4.   Serve with curd or chutney.

 

o   Radish adds pungency and fiber; great for winter mornings.

 

Radish Chutney (Tangy & Spicy)

Ingredients:

·  Microgreen radish – 30 g

·  Roasted peanuts – 20 g

·  Garlic – 1 clove (optional)

·  Lemon juice – 10 ml

·  Salt – ½ tsp

·  Green chili – 1

·  Water – 30 ml

 

Steps:

1.   Blend all ingredients to a smooth paste.

2.   Serve as a side with rice, dosa, or roti.

 

o   Adds a punchy flavor to any meal and supports digestion.

 

Radish Tadka Dal

Ingredients (Serves 2):

·  Moong dal or toor dal – 100 g

·  Microgreen radish – 25 g (added fresh at the end)

·  Garlic – 1 clove

·  Ghee – 5 ml

·  Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

·  Cumin – ½ tsp

·  Hing – a pinch

·  Salt – ½ tsp

·  Water – 300 ml

 

Steps:

1.   Cook dal with salt until soft.

2.   Prepare a tadka with ghee, mustard, cumin, garlic, and hing.

3.   Add to dal and stir in microgreen radish at the end.

4.   Serve hot with rice or roti.

 

o   Microgreens retain texture and nutrients with late addition.

 

Radish Juice (Digestive & Detoxifying)

Ingredients (Serves 1):

·  Microgreen radish – 25 g

·  Lemon juice – 10 ml

·  Ginger – 2 g (grated, optional)

·  Rock salt – ¼ tsp

·  Cumin powder – ¼ tsp

·  Water – 150 ml

 

Steps:

1.   Blend microgreens, ginger, and water until smooth.

2.   Strain if desired (optional).

3.   Add lemon juice, salt, and cumin powder.

4.   Mix well and serve chilled or at room temperature.

 

o  Aids digestion, detoxifies liver, low-calorie and alkalizing.

 

Radish Smoothie (Spicy-Refreshing Indian Twist)

Ingredients (Serves 1):

·  Microgreen radish – 30 g

·  Buttermilk – 150 ml

·  Mint leaves – 5 g

·  Roasted cumin powder – ¼ tsp

·  Rock salt – ¼ tsp

·  Green chili – a small pinch (optional, for spice)

·  Ice cubes – 2–3 (optional)

 

Steps:

1.   Blend all ingredients until smooth.

2.   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

3.   Serve chilled for a refreshing gut-friendly drink.

 

o  Probiotic, refreshing, promotes gut health, low carb.

 

Radish Sandwich (Indian-Style Cold or Toasted Sandwich)

Ingredients (Makes 2 sandwiches):

·  Microgreen radish – 30 g

·  Whole wheat or multigrain bread – 4 slices (30 g each)

·  Green chutney – 10 ml

·  Grated paneer or boiled egg slices – 50 g (optional, for protein)

·  Onion – 30 g (thinly sliced)

·  Salt – a pinch

·  Black pepper – ¼ tsp

·  Butter or ghee – 5 g (for toasting, optional)

 

Steps:

1.   Spread green chutney on bread slices.

2.   Layer microgreen radish, onion, salt, pepper, and paneer/egg (if using).

3.   Toast on a tawa or sandwich press with little butter, or serve cold.

 

o  Great as a snack or light meal. Offers crunch, spice, and nutrition

Rajesh Chauhan

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