Microgreens Recipes: Easy Indian Ways to Use Microgreens Every Day
Bought microgreens and not sure what to do with them beyond a garnish? These microgreens recipes are built around everyday Indian food: breakfast, dal-rice, rotis and salads. Each one tells you exactly which microgreen to use.
Microgreens recipes
- Microgreen salad recipes: pea shoots kosambari, radish and moong salad, sunflower crunch salad and broccoli paneer salad.
- Methi microgreens paratha: soft parathas without the bitterness.
- Mustard microgreens raita: a cooling raita with a peppery kick, ready in 10 minutes.
- Pea shoots poha and quick pea shoots recipes: breakfast, stir-fry and sandwich ideas.
- Microgreens smoothie: a green smoothie kids will actually drink.
Uses of microgreens: 5 easy ways
- Raw as a topping: on dal, khichdi, upma, poha, eggs or chaat, just before eating.
- In salads: as the base (pea shoots, sunflower) or as an accent (radish, mustard).
- Stirred in at the end: fold into hot sabzi, pulao or noodles after you turn off the heat.
- In doughs and batters: parathas, theplas, chillas and dosa toppings.
- Blended: into smoothies, chutneys or pesto-style dips.
Golden rule: microgreens are delicate. Rinse just before using, pat dry, and add them at the end so they stay fresh and crunchy.
Want to know every variety first? See our guide to the types of microgreens.
Which microgreen goes with what
| Microgreen | Flavour | Best in |
|---|---|---|
| Radish | Peppery, crisp | Salads, sandwiches, chaat |
| English Mustard | Sharp, spicy | Raita, dal topping, sandwiches |
| Methi (Fenugreek) | Mildly bitter, herby | Paratha, thepla, chilla, sabzi |
| Pea Shoots | Sweet, crunchy | Poha, stir-fry, kosambari, wraps |
| Sunflower | Nutty, juicy | Salads, wraps, smoothies |
| Broccoli | Mild, fresh | Smoothies, salads, sandwiches |
| Pak Choi | Mild, slightly sweet | Noodles, soups, fried rice |
| Alfalfa | Very mild, delicate | Sandwiches, smoothies |
| Wheatgrass | Grassy | Juice and shots |
Wondering what they do for you? Read our honest guide to microgreens benefits and disadvantages, or how they compare in microgreens vs sprouts.
Curious about why they are worth adding? Read why microgreens.
Get them fresh: Veda grows microgreens in Bangalore and delivers them freshly harvested. Browse all our greens or get a weekly microgreens box so you always have some in the fridge. You can also buy microgreens online for delivery across Bengaluru.