(From bbc.co.uk)

For the noodle salad

200g/7oz whole wheat noodles, cooked according to packet instructions and drizzled with groundnut oil to prevent sticking

1 small handful black sesame seeds or toasted sesame seeds

fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish

For the sesame soy dressing

3 tbsp light soy sauce

3 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Preparation method

Place the noodles, radishes and cucumber into three separate bowls and transfer to the fridge to chill for at least one hour.

For the dressing, combine all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.

To serve, transfer the noodles to a large serving dish, layer with some radish and cucumber and scatter over the black sesame seeds. Spoon the dressing over the noodles and garnish with coriander sprigs. Serve immediately.

Radish Raita

(from channel4.com)

Ingredients

200g of fresh, firm radish, topped and washed

300ml of rich natural organic yoghurt

100 g of fresh soft goat's cheese

2tsp of chopped fresh mint

METHOD

How to make radish and goat's cheese raita

1. Slice the radish across its length into 1- 2 mm rounds.

2. Place the yoghurt in a small bowl and using the back of a fork mash in the goat's cheese. Gently fold in the radish and the mint.

Radish Curry

Ingredients

A bunch of red radish – contains 6 to 8 radishes.

Onion- one small, sliced.

Garlic- 2 or 3 small cloves crushed

Green chilis – 8 small, crushed

Turmeric powder- a pinch.

Oil for saute

Mustard seeds – a pinch

Curry leaves- a sprig

Salt to taste

The leaves: Roll all the leaves together and slice into long shreds.

Method:

Clean the radishes and cut them as you would slice an apple. Clean the leaves, if you want to use them in the dish. In a pan, add some oil. When it is hot, add the mustard seeds.

When the mustard seeds splutter, add curry leaves and onions. Saute for 3-5 mins till edges of the onions turn slightly brown.

Add the crushed garlic and chilis, and turmeric powder. Saute for about a minute or even less.

Add the radishes, mix well and add salt. Cook covered for about 3-4 mins.

Once the radish seems soft, remove the lid and crank up the heat. Saute on high heat for a couple more minutes. The radishes will be soft yet crunchy.

After you remove the radishes onto a plate, in the same pan quickly saute the leaves for a few seconds and add it to the top of the radishes.

For best results, serve right off the stove. The dish takes less than 15mins. Make this right before your meal.

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