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.
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