By Devi Poojari
November 29, 2023
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The crisp, juicy radishes which are particularly packed with flavour during the winter season, make for an interesting, zero waste vegetable to enjoy cooking with. From Indian-style braised radish greens to delicious curries, here are seven interesting dishes to make.
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Combining radish with spices and mixing it into chapati dough for flaky and delicious parathas, are a great way to kickstart your day.
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A South Indian preparation that uses sliced radish cooked with lentils and a classic tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida, the sambar can be enjoyed with rice or idli-dosa.
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Combining chopped radish with coconut, chana dal and staple chutney ingredients to create a condiment that works well with just about anything, is a delight to stock up on.
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A Punjabi dry preparation of radish tossed with minimal ingredients like green chillies and mustard oil, enjoy this vegetarian delicacy with hot rotis.
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A Kashmiri breakfast specialty of braised radish greens and boiled eggs, the haak ke thool is a great way to use up the fresh greens for nutrition and flavour.
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This spiced flatbread that is commonly eaten for breakfast, with a cup of chai, gets a wintry twist with the addition of grated radish and fresh methi leaves.
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Juicy-crisp radishes that are grated and seasoned lightly makes for a great salad to eat on the side with your meals – and is particularly popular as a topping for Delhi’s street food – ram ladoo.
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A Bengali vegetarian preparation of julienned radish cooked with potatoes, the mulor ghonto pairs well with a simple meal of dal and rice.
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A Gujarati community recipe of a yoghurt-based curry cooked with fresh radish, lentils, spices and other vegetables, this side dish is perfect to pair with steamed rice.
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