10 Top Radish Recipes

Think radish, think health, and taste. A reddish-purple root, radish works great wonders when it comes to being healthy as well as wholesome food. I, personally, love the pungent, meaty taste of this vegetable. It works well in everything, from a simple soup to a pie, radish can be used in different ways. While growing up, a simple radish salad was a staple during summers and was replaced as a yummy soupy broth during winters. 

While we have listed 10 popular recipes that can be easily made at home, we encourage you to go all out and experiment with this humble root.

• Radish flatbread
• Radish pickle
• Fresh radish salad
• Radish soup
• Cheese radish pie
• Radish juice
• Radish leaves pesto
• Radish chips
• Radish sandwiches
• Roasted radish curry

While some may prefer eating a radish as is–raw, there are plenty of ways the vegetable can be relished. It may still be a very unconventional item to be added to regular menus. But trust me, if you work around it in the right way, it will go on to become one of the bestsellers. 

Be it a family dinner or a potluck meal, a radish based dish will definitely give you the compliments that you are looking for. Radishes are known for their medicinal properties too. The whole vegetable is pretty useful as right from its leaves to its roots, the whole thing can be utilized. They are available in red, white, and purple colors. 

So, here are the wholesome recipes that you can make out of a simple yet interesting radish. 

Recipe 1 – Radish flatbread

What: A spicy yet flavourful flatbread made with grated or finely chopped radish. It is very similar to the naan or chapati, however, it is packed with nutrients and vitamins. If you are health conscious and are looking for healthy alternatives, then radishes are a good thing to incorporate in your diet. 

Goes best with Yoghurt, curry, or pickle

Health benefits: Radishes comprise potassium, folate, vitamin B and K, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. 

Ingredients

1. 2 cups wheat flour
2. 1 tsp salt
3. 1/2 cup olive oil
4. 300 gm fresh radish, finely chopped
5. 300 ml water, add more if required
6. 1 tsp cumin seeds
7. 1 tsp turmeric powder
8. 1 tsp coriander seeds

Instructions

1. Mix flour, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, salt, oil and mix well.
2. Add water, oil and knead into a soft dough.
3. Once the dough is soft and elastic, leave aside to rest for 20 minutes
4. After 20 minutes, make small balls and set aside. 
5. Take one ball, flatten, add finely chopped radish in the center. 
6. Now roll into thin discs, not thicker than 2mm. Repeat the same for all dough balls.
7. Roast on the griddle on the cooktop for 2 minutes on each side. Make sure not to overcook the bread.
8. Add a dollop of clarified butter for enhanced taste.
9. Serve with curry or just have it plain with yogurt.

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Recipe 2 – Radish pickle

What: A sour and tangy mix of vegetables that is not only a healthy pick but a wholesome side dish too. While a radish may not appeal to everyone in the first go, the taste sure grows on you.

Goes best with: Pickles can be eaten as is or served as a side dish at an elaborate meal

Health benefits: Radish helps keep the digestive system functioning with the right enzymes and bacteria. It also helps increase the oxygen supply to your blood. 

Ingredients

1. 800 gm Radish 
2. 200 gm cauliflower
3. 100 gm carrot
4. 5 chopped green chili
5. 2 tbsp lemon juice
6. 2 tbsp salt
7. 2 tsp red chili powder 
8. 1 tsp turmeric powder
9. 1 cup oil

Instructions

1. Wash and clean all the vegetables. Make sure you dry all ingredients well.
2. Mix the cleaned vegetables and set aside. Drain out all excess water.
3. Now, mix red chili powder, turmeric powder, green chili, and lemon juice in a big pan. The idea is to create a nice paste. 
4. Add vegetables to this mixture and let it sit for two days. This way you are ensuring the vegetables get all the spice.
5. Add oil and mix it well. 
6. The pickle is ready to eat. Store the pickle in a glass jar in a cool and dry place. 

Recipe 3 – Fresh radish salad

What: Salads are always a great way to up your fiber content and keep you healthy. So, when you add radish to this healthy mix of a salad, you have an extra fibrous intake. 

Goes best with: Salad is best eaten by itself or with a side of garlic bread.

Health benefits: The fiber in radish helps you regulate bile production, keeps your liver safe, and also looks after your water retention. 

Ingredients

1. 5-6 bulbs of fresh radish
2. A few fresh radish leaves
3. 2 tsp Lime juice
4. 2 tsp Olive oil
5. 1 tsp salt
6. 1/2 cup black beans
7. 1/2 cup black-eyed peas
8. 2 tsp mint leaves
9. 2 tsp basil leaves
10. 4 tbsp Mixed seeds

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all the leaves and beans. Drain out all the excess water.
2. Make a mix of oil, lime juice, mint leaves, and basil leaves. Toss it well. 
3. Now add beans, peas, and radish, mix it well till everything is incorporated. Make sure you have this step right to ensure a well-balanced taste.
4. Once everything is mixed well, sprinkle radish leaves and mixed seeds.

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Recipe 4 – Radish soup

What: What’s better than a warm bowl of soup on a winter evening? Well, this is exactly the kind of soup that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Radish contains Vitamin C that helps get rid of any respiratory problems. So, this soup can make it to your get well soon menu.

Goes best with: Pair this wholesome soup with a salad or some croutons.

Health benefits: The high content of vitamin C helps protect against common cold and cough. It helps boost your immunity thus protecting you from several illnesses. It also helps against inflammation.

Ingredients

1. 250gm Radish, cubed
2. 1 big onion, chopped
3. 8 big cloves of garlic, sliced
4. 200 ml vegetable broth
5. 1 tsp salt
6. 1 tbsp butter
7. 2tbsp oil

Instructions

1. On a cooktop, bring a big pot with oil in it to heat.
2. Add a dollop of butter, now put in chopped onions and garlic.
3. Once they splutter, add cubed radish and saute well.
4. In a separate pan bring the vegetable broth to a boil. 
5. Now add the onion, radish, and garlic mixture.
6. Simmer the mix for 30 minutes. 
7. Once it boils, check consistency and adjust with water.
8. If it is too watery, add a little bit of cornflour (5gm).
9. If it is too thick, add warm water and boil it for a few more minutes.

Recipe 5 – Cheese radish pie

What: A sour and tangy mix of vegetables that is not only a healthy pick but a wholesome side dish too. While a radish may not appeal to everyone in the first go, the taste sure grows on you.

Goes best with: A pie takes pride in being the sole hero at every do. This pie recipe too should be allowed to be the only dish to shine.

Health benefits: Radish based dishes help speed up your metabolism as it helps with acidity, gastric problems, and nausea.

Ingredients

1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 300 ml of cold water
3. 300gm butter, cold
4. 1 tsp salt
5. 300 gm radish
6. 100gm onion, sliced
7. 2-3 cloves of garlic
8. 100 gm tomatoes, chopped
9. 2-3 carrots, cubed
10. 100 gm green peas
11. 2 potatoes, cubed
12. 200 gm cheese

Instructions

1. To make the pie, mix salt in the flour and start kneading by adding cold water, add in cold butter.
2. Knead till you have a smooth and soft dough. Refrigerate for an hour.
3. Now roll out the ball into a flat sheet to cover your pie dish. Keep another sheet ready to top the pie. Ensure your sheets are not too thin or thick. This will impact the cooking of your pie insides.
4. In a pan, saute, radish, garlic, onions, tomatoes, carrots, green peas, and potatoes. 
5. Once, the mixture is soft and half done. Keep aside to cool.
6. Now add the mixture in the pie shell. Cover it with the second sheet. You may decorate the pie top with strips or shapes of choice.
7. Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius. 
8. Bake the pie for 35-45 minutes.
9. Alternatively, you may blind bake the pie before adding the mixture to it.
10. Tip: cover sides with foil to avoid over-browning or burning of edges.

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Recipe 6 – Radish juice

What: A great start to your morning, radish juice is full of good nutrients and healthy ingredients. In its most natural form, this juice will keep you energized throughout the day and also keep diseases at bay. 

Goes best with: Best to have it as it is.

Health benefits: Radish has a great mix of water and fiber which ensures you have regulated bowel movements. Thus ensuring your gut is healthy. It helps relieve constipation.

Ingredients

1. 6-8 Fresh radish leaves
2. 150gm Fresh radish, cubed
3. 100 ml of water
4. 1 tsp salt
5. 1 tsp sugar
6. 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Blend all the ingredients in a blender. 
2. Once mixed, pour in a pitcher and cool for a bit.
3. You may experiment with this juice, by adding beetroots, cucumber, or any other vegetable you prefer. 

Recipe 7 – Radish leaves pesto

What: Pesto is one spread/mix that is loved by all. Here is a healthy twist to it. Radish leaves are not only rich in fiber but all contain vitamins and minerals. So, this makes it a healthy and flavourful pick.

Goes best with: Pesto can be used in pasta, on a pizza or you can just smear a dollop on some warm bread. It can also be used in rice preparations.

Health benefits: As per reports, radishes are detoxifying and help purify the blood. They help remove bilirubin and maintain its production by keeping it at high and at the state level.

Ingredients

1. 1 cup fresh radish leaves
2. 2 cloves garlic
3. 1/4 cup nuts (peanuts or walnuts)
4. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
5. 1/2 cup olive oil
6. 1 tsp salt

Instructions

• Wash all the ingredients. Drain excess water.
• Mix garlic and nuts in a blender. It has to be coarse and not very runny.
• Put in leaves, cheese, and blend for a few minutes. Here ensure the consistency is paste-like. You do not want to have a runny pesto.
•  Add olive oil and make it into a paste.
• Use the pesto in pasta or on a sandwich.

Recipe 8 – Radish chips

What: A healthy alternative to the store-bought chips, these radish chips will leave you surprised. They can be baked too, thereby reducing the oil in it. They turn out crispy and crunchy and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. 

Goes best with: Garlic dip, salsa, or a plain tomato sauce.

Health benefits: It helps increase urine production because of its diuretic nature. It also helps heal inflammation thus reducing pain.

Ingredients

1. 7-8 big radish
2. 1 tsp salt
3. 1 tsp vinegar
4. 1 tbsp Oil

Instructions

1. Finely slice the radish. You want to have thin slices to ensure even frying.
2. Soak the sliced radish in vinegar and salt. 
3. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the chips.
4. Alternatively, you may bake the chips in an oven.
5. The time and temperature will depend on the size and quantity of chips.

Recipe 9 – Radish sandwiches

What: Nothing beats an evening snack hunger like a good sandwich. Well, this recipe will help your hunger and satiate you too. The mixture is pretty simple and can be made well before and stored in the fridge.

Goes best with Bread, bread rolls, croissants, etc

Health benefits: As per medicinal reports, radish helps lower blood pressure. It helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Eating the leaves and the roots help antihypertensive results.

Ingredients

1. A loaf of bread
2. 1/2 stick butter
3. Finely grated radish
4. 1/2 cup cheese
5. 1/2 tbsp mustard sauce
6. Celery leaves
7. 1 tbsp mayo

Instructions

1. Butter the bread and keep prepared. You may also cut offsides to have a soft and smooth bite.
2. Now mix radish, cheese, sauce, celery leaves, and mayo.
3. Apply the mixture generously on the slices of bread
4. Cut in fours and serve with garlic dip.

Recipe 10 – Roasted radish curry

What: A flavorsome curry that is balanced with spices. Radish has a meaty taste that works well when added to the gravy. This recipe is a perfect dish at a potluck or family dinner where you intend to show off your cooking skills. If you have leftover curry, then you can simply put in rice and make it into a pulao. 

Goes best with: The curry can be had with a plate of steaming white/brown rice or flatbread. It goes well with toasted brown bread too. 

Health benefits: Radish contains anthocyanin which helps the heart work properly. So having radish reduces the risk of heart diseases. It is also high in vitamin C, folic acid. 

Ingredients

1. Radish, chopped or cubed
2. 1 big onion, sliced
3. 2 tomatoes, cubed
4. 1 tsp red chili powder
5. 1 tsp turmeric powder
6. 2 tbsp curry masala powder
7. 2-3 cloves of garlic
8. 1 tsp coriander powder

Instructions

1. Start with sautéing sliced onions and garlic. You want to ensure the temperature is medium and not too high.
2. Once they turn golden brown, add in tomatoes. You want to saute it well.
3. Once the tomatoes start letting water go, add red chili powder, turmeric, curry masala, and coriander powder.
4. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
5. Now add radish and let it cook. Ensure the radish is well done. 
6. Add warm water and let the curry simmer for 5-7 minutes.
7. Serve with radish flatbread. 

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