Tonight on RTÉ One, Chef Neven Maguire continues his Irish Food Trails to learn about Irish microgreens, Indian milk dumplings and the Hindu festival of light.
First up, in Co.Meath, Neven visits the McCormack Family Farm where he discovers just how microgreens are grown. By exploring the flavoursome, nutritious varieties of Irish microgreens, we learn that they are much more than just garnish.
Back in the capital, things get spicy as at Pickle - one of Dublin's finest Indian Restaurants. It’s a special day at the restaurant as the kitchen team prepare a menu for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Diwali is a time when sweet foods are eaten and Head Chef Sunil Ghai shows Neven how to cook delicious Gulab Jamen: deep-fried milk dumplings soaked in Saffron and Rose Syrup. Check out some of Sunil's other recipes here.
In Co. Wicklow, Neven meets back up with the lovely Sunil and his family at home to celebrate their traditional Diwali rituals and an incredible Indian banquet.
Back in Dublin, Neven visits Jack Kirwan, founder of Sprout and Co. an innovative restaurant chain specialising in healthy salads made with seasonal Irish produce.
Finally, at home in Co. Cavan Neven shares his own Indian style recipe: Aubergine and potato dhansak with spiced pilau and sizzling oil.
Watch Neven's Irish Food Trails every on RTÉ One at 8.30pm or catch up on RTÉ Player.
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