Meghalayan cuisine includes a variety of fresh and clean flavours when it comes to their salads. These salads are healthy and simple to make. This recipe for Khasi Radish Salad heroes the perilla seeds paired with the radish creating a yummy blend of ingredients. 

Ingredients:

  • ½ or one radish, sliced into thin pieces  

  • 1 medium onion, sliced into thin pieces 

  • 2-3 tbsp perilla seed 

  • Lemon 

  • Salt, to taste

Directions:

  1. Toast the perilla seeds over medium heat until light brown.

  2. Grind or pound the perilla seeds.

  3. Add the grinded perilla seeds along with the onion and radish and season with salt.  Add the juice of half a lemon and mix all the ingredients well.

  4. Serve as a side dish.

This recipe, combining notes of earthiness and nuttiness from the radish and perilla seeds as well as citrus from the lemon creates a perfect balance that adds to the mouth-watering effect of this dish. It requires minimal items and can be made in a matter of few minutes. Introduce this salad to your recipe collection for a refreshing and delicious addition to your meals.