Singhare Ki Sabji
Singhara grows in shallow ponds and is rich in minerals and protein. It is mildly sweet and tastes great without any cooking. However if it is not sweet, you have […]
Category: Jain Dry Vegetable Recipes
Jain religion promotes satvik bhojan, which is good for your physical and mental health. Vegetables like onions and garlic are prohibited because they are aphrodisiac.
Most people have difficulty making vegetables without onion and garlic but actually it’s really flavorful because you taste the vegetable itself instead of the same onion and garlic. Here is a collection of Jain dry vegetable recipes that are without onion and garlic.
Stuffed Chillies
Stuffed Chillies are a great way to spice up any Indian meal. It can be very spicy depending on the hotness of the chillies and there are several variations in […]
Shimla Mirch Aloo (Capsicum Potato Vegetable)
Shimla Mirch Aloo is a very simple vegetable made in North India, which can supplement a curry, raita and roti. It’s a Jaini preparation without any onions or garlic. Preparation […]
Lauki Posto (Opo with Poppy Seeds)
One of my Bengali friends taught me this Lauki Posto recipe. Bengalis use poppy seeds with in many dishes like Bottle Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Potatoes etc. I love it because […]
Stuffed Parwal
Parwal is a pretty versatile vegetable. You can use it to make a curry or a dry vegetable or stuff it with a filling of your choice. This recipe stuffs […]
Karonde Ki Sabji
Karonda is a very tart fruit. In childhood we used to love eating raw Karonde but now the only way I can eat is by making this Karonde Ki Sabji […]
Bathue Ki Sabji
Bathue Ki Sabji is one of my favorite vegetables in winters simply because Bathua Leaves are not available in summers so you look forward to the vegetable. It does not […]
Jeera Aloo
Jeera Aloo is a very popular dish of Uttar Pradesh. It is the most common accompaniment to puri, especially if you are travelling. But if you like potatoes, this is […]
Spicy Potatoes
Spicy Potatoes is a very simple and common dish in North India. It goes well with any kind of bread like Parantha, Puri, Kachori, Naan, Bread Loaf and just by […]
Kachcha Papita (Green Papaya) Vegetable
Green papaya has papaya enzymes, which can not only decompose protein and sugar but they can also decompose fat and this feature can be considered as one of the best […]
Annakut (Mixed Vegetables)
Annakut is made on the very next day of Diwali. Diwali is a time when summer vegetables are finishing up and winter vegetables are starting to come. So the concept […]
Tindla/Tendli/Tindora/Ivy Gourd
Tindla/Tendli/Tindora/Ivy Gourd grows mostly in tropical regions. It has a lot of health benefits. In India, it is eaten as a curry, or in sambhar or as dry vegetable with […]
Mooli Bhuji (Scrambled Radish)
Everyone knows that Mooli is good for digestion and especially good for the liver but other than salad, most people don’t do much with it. Mooli Bhuji is a side […]
Sem (Broad Beans)
Sem or broad beans vegetable is a very commonly made side dish in North Indian households. It goes well with dal and chapati. It grows in clusters on the vines. […]
Stuffed Tinda (Apple Gourd)
Tinda is a summer vegetable, very light, very easy to digest. It can be chopped and made like regular vegetables or it can be stuffed. Here is how to make […]
Guar/Gavar Ki Phali (Cluster Beans)
Guar/Gavar Ki Phali (Cluster Beans) is a commonly found legume in India. This is again one of those beans that is getting lost in today’s fast life. You will never […]
Stuffed Bhindi (Okra)
Bhindi or Okra is a very popular dish in North India. You will find it in every wedding if it’s in season. There are many ways to make it but […]
Khatta Meetha Kaddu (Sweet and Sour Pumpkin)
Although most people don’t like Kaddu, Khatta Meetha Kaddu is a must have with Puri or Kachori in North India and it tastes sooooo good. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: […]
Crisp Cabbage
Crisp Cabbage is a South Indian Style Cabbage/Patta-Gobhi with a lot of crunch. It’s a great combination with simple rice and dal. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy […]
Gajar Matar (Carrots and Peas)
Gajar Matar is a very simple vegetable made in every North Indian household, especially in winters when the carrots and peas are locally available in abundance. Preparation Time: 40 minutes […]