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No. 13 — The GRINTO Kitchen

Microgreen dal rice

Comfort food made complete. A hot bowl of dal rice gets its freshness and crunch from a last-minute handful of microgreens.

5 minServes 1Broccoli · pea shoots
Comforting dal rice topped with broccoli and pea shoot microgreens
Made with Broccoli · pea shoots — Mild, nutrient-dense greens that wilt gently into warmth.

Ingredients

  • 1 bowl hot steamed rice
  • 1 bowl hot dal of your choice
  • A handful of broccoli and pea shoot microgreens
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • A pinch of red chilli powder or garam masala
  • Salt to taste

Kitchen note — Add the greens after you sit down, not while cooking — they should meet the steam, not the flame.

Order the greens for this dish

Method

  1. 01Layer the rice and dal in a deep bowl while both are hot.
  2. 02Add a pinch of salt and spices to taste.
  3. 03Drizzle ghee over the top.
  4. 04Toss the microgreens on just before eating.
  5. 05Mix gently and eat while warm.

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