Microgreens are one of the simplest ways to upgrade everyday Indian meals with powerful nutrition. These young edible greens are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and essential minerals, making them a great addition to a healthy diet.
Unlike traditional vegetables, microgreens are harvested early, when their nutrients are highly concentrated. Just a small handful can add both flavor and nutritional value to your meals.
If you’re wondering how to use microgreens in Indian cooking, here are 10 simple recipes you can try at home.
1. Microgreens Poha
Poha is already a light and healthy breakfast option. Adding radish, amaranthus, or mustard microgreens gives it an extra boost of vitamins and antioxidants.
Simply sprinkle a handful (about 25 g) of microgreens on top before serving.
2. Microgreens Dosa Topping
Crispy dosa topped with fresh microgreens adds both texture and nutrition.
Best microgreens for dosa:
- Chinese Cabbage
- Beetroot
- Mustard
Pair with coconut chutney for a balanced meal.
3. Microgreens Lemon Rice
Lemon rice becomes even healthier when topped with green mustard or pink radish microgreens. Their fresh taste balances the tangy citrus flavour perfectly.
4. Microgreens Paneer Bhurji
Paneer bhurji is a protein-rich dish. Add a handful of carrot, sunflower, or pea shoot microgreens for added vitamins and plant nutrients.
5. Microgreens Vegetable Pulao
Mix microgreens into warm vegetable pulao right before serving to retain their nutrients.
Best varieties:
- Rocket Arugula
- Carrot
- Pea shoots
- Kohl Rabi
6. Microgreens Smoothie
Blend spinach, banana, a few drops of honey and yogurt and top it with beetroot and basil microgreens for a quick morning smoothie rich in antioxidants.
7. Microgreens Sprouts Salad
Combine sprouted moong, chopped cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and green chilies. Add a few drops of lemon, black salt, and pepper as per taste and a few drops of olive oil. Top it with whatever microgreens you like. Our favorites are amaranthus, broccoli, basil, beetroot, corn, kale, radish, and sunflower for a refreshing protein-packed snack.
8. Microgreens Sandwich
Toast your whole wheat bread with a bit of ghee/butter. Slice onions, cucumber, and carrot. For your share of protein, add shredded paneer or boiled chicken or tofu.
Now in a bowl add all the chopped veggies + your choice of protein + hung curd/yogurt + salt and pepper as per taste + a few drops of chili oil. Mix all these together and use this as the filling to layer your toast generously. If you like cheese and want to have some, layer the open toast with cheese and let it melt by placing it on the pan for a few minutes, with the lid closed.
Before serving, top it with spinach, radish, and corn microgreens—a healthy sandwich perfect for any meal or snack.
9. Microgreens Buttermilk
We all know how buttermilk can be a great cooler during summers. In case you don’t know how to make buttermilk, here is a quick recipe. Add curd and cold water to a blender and whisk until a smooth and slightly frothy blend. To that add roasted cumin powder, salt to taste, chopped curry leaves, grated ginger, and coriander. Let it chill before serving.
While serving, add beetroot and basil microgreens with a light sprinkle of roasted cumin powder. This is especially refreshing during summer.
10. Microgreens Millet Bowl
So slightly roast foxtail and ground nuts and keep them aside. You can replace the foxtail nuts with cooked quinoa as well.
Now chop veggies of your choice, preferably onions, carrots, and cucumbers; you can also add some boiled corn and peas. For the dressing, blend mint leaves, coriander, yogurt, amla, green chilies, a small piece of ginger, and a few drops of lime juice together. Now mix all your ingredients, add your dressing, and top it off with kale, wheatgrass, and fenugreek microgreens to create a nutrient-dense, healthy, and extremely filling and tasty meal.
Why Add Microgreens to Your Meals?
Microgreens are known to contain 4–40 times more nutrients than mature vegetables. They support- immunity, digestion, heart health, energy metabolism, and improves overall skin and hair health.
Where to Buy Fresh Microgreens in Hyderabad
At Microgreens de Manikonda, we grow fresh microgreens using non-GMO seeds and RO water, delivering them fresh to homes across Hyderabad.
Explore our microgreens collection here.