Interesting recipes of radish leaves

So here I am with the recipes of radish leaves. As discussed in the last article, all the parts of radish are super beneficial and edible.

I used to earlier either throw away the leaves of radish or use them as compost, but later I realized that the leaves can be used to create some amazing dishes.

Nutritional Value of Radish Leaves

Radish leaves contain:

• 6 times more Vitamin C than the root
• More calcium than spinach
• High iron content
• Rich in dietary fiber

Recipes

1. Mooli Ke Patte Ki Sabzi

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches radish leaves, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• Spices: turmeric, red chili, coriander powder
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash leaves thoroughly
2. Sauté onions until golden
3. Add tomatoes and spices
4. Add leaves and cook covered
5. Serve hot with roti

2. Mooli Patte Ka Paratha

Ingredients:

• Wheat flour
• Chopped radish leaves
• Green chilli, ginger
• Salt, ajwain

Method:

1. Knead dough with chopped leaves and spices
2. Roll out parathas
3. Cook on tawa with ghee

3. Mooli Patte Ki Chutney

Ingredients:

• Radish leaves
• Green chillies
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Salt

Method:
Blend all ingredients to make a green chutney.

4. Mooli Patte Ka Raita

Blanched and chopped leaves mixed with yogurt and spices.

5. In Dals

Add chopped radish leaves to any dal for extra nutrition.

Tips

1. Use within 2-3 days of purchase
2. Wash thoroughly to remove dirt
3. Blanching reduces bitterness
4. Can be frozen for later use