Here is a collection of No Onion No Garlic recipes for those who avoid onion and garlic in food due to religious, dietary and health reasons.
Delicious, Sattvic and purely Vegetarian recipes for fasting days, festivals and for those who want to follow no onion and garlic diet or are on an Ayurvedic diet.
About No Onion Garlic Food
India with it's rich cultural heritage has so many variations in it's language, costumes and dressing, customs and religious practices. With so many variations due to geography/landscape, customs and religious practices there are bound to be variations in food also.
Many Indian communities avoid onion and garlic in food. There are many auspicious days/month like Shraavan month when many people follow a no onion garlic diet. There are also festivals where people fast ( Shivratri, Navratri, Janmashtami) and avoid grains and cereals like wheat, rice, many legumes and cook food without onion and garlic.
Many people also avoid spicy, heavy curries with onion and garlic in summers due to high heat which disturbs the digestive system.
Why No Onion No Garlic Recipes
As mentioned above other than the religious reasons that people follow a sattvic diet., many follow Ayurveda style of living. As per Ayurveda, onion and garlic along with various meats and few other vegetables effect the constitution of our body and increase the body heat. These foods are known as Tamsic/Tamsik food and should be avoided by everyone, especially by those who have digestive problems and also by those on Spiritual path. Food free from onion garlic is has high Pranic/Positive energy and benefits the body in many ways.
Ayurveda Diet
Ayurveda suggests a Sattvic/Satvik diet which promotes purity of mind, body and soul, balances the doshas of body. It also helps to increase the positive energy in body which helps in leading a spiritually balanced life.
Many people who undergo ayurvedic treats are recommended light food without onion and garlic.
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Indian cuisine is rich with dishes without onion and garlic. And, if you are thinking that food without onion and garlic will taste blend, do check these dishes, try it and see it yourself.
Find the whole collection for No Onion Garlic recipes here.
For the convivence of my readers, I have divided this post into sections for snacks, appetizers, curries and rice dishes and condiments (raita, chutneys, pickles and dips.
Also, I have shared selected posts which you can easily make and follow.
The collection has savoury recipes for fasting days and festivals like Shivratri, Navratri, Janmashtami.
Recipes for festivals like Holi, Diwali and festive get togethers.
You can also find everyday meal options for Satvik snacks, curries, dosa, paratha and poori recipe.
No Onion No Garlic Starters and Snacks
Aloo Shakarkandi Ki Chaat
Aloo Shakarkandi ki Chaat is sweet spicy, and tangy snack made with boiled potatoes and sweet potatoes. Nutritious recipe without onion and garlic, especially for festivals like Navratri or fastings days.
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Delhi Style Fruit Chaat/Indian Fruit Salad
Delhi Style Fruit Chaat Recipe | Learn how to make Indian Fruit Salad | Dilli Ki Fruit Chaat Recipe
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Methi Sprouts Salad / Sprouted Fenugreek Salad
Healthy and Nutritious Diabetic Friendly Salad with goodness of Methi/Fenugreek Sprouts
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Khasta Methi Mathri
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Poha Chivda
Roasted Sweet and Spicy Chivda, a dry snack recipe made with thin Poha (rice flakes), dry fruits and nuts. It is a popular breakfast and tea time snack option and also a popular travel food and made during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Holi.
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Masala Kaju/Air Fryer Roasted Masala Cashew Nuts
Masala Kaju is such an easy snack, ready within 15 mins. coated with spicy masala/spices. Roasted Cashew nuts with spices make an addictive snack for tea time and is great to serve with cocktails and mocktails at parties.
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Dry Fruit Kachori(Savoury)
Homemade Dry Fruit Kachori Recipe | MakeMini Dry Fruit Kachoris at home with dry fruits, nuts and sev/ganthia or bhujiya
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Aloo Makhana aur Kaju Pops
Easy snack recipe with boiled potatoes and goodness of Makhana or Lotus seeds and cashew nuts|How to make Aloo Makhana Pops
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Aloo Tikki(with Moong Dal)
Crispy Aloo Tikki Recipe with Moong Dal Filling prepared in Air Fryer and Shallow Pan Fried Method | Moong Dal stuffed Aloo Tikki Recipe in Air Fryer
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Kuttu Ke Pakore
Learn how to make Crispy Crunchy Kuttu Ke Pakode. for Navratri and Ekadashi fasting. Delicious Kuttu Pakora recipe served with green chutney, tamarind chutney and yogurt.
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Mixed Dal Pakora/Pakode
Mixed Dal Pakora/Pakode, crunchy and delicious pakore/fritters made with mixed lentils enjoyed best with chutneys and chai.
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Makkai Methi Vadas/Dhebra
Cornmeal and fresh Fenugreek leaves dumplings with added millets and whole wheat flour, deep fried or pan fried and served as an afternoon snack or evening snack. Learn how to make this popular Gujarati Snack Makkai Methi Vada/Dhebra
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Paush Vada /Paush Ke Pakore
Rajasthani Paush Vada Recipe | Paush Ke Pakore Recipe for Makar Sankranti
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Ram Ladoo
Gluten-free Moong Dal Lentil Deep fried Dumplings served with Chutneys and grated Radish| Learn how to make Delhi's popular start food Ram Ladoo
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Sabudana Vada
A traditional deep-fried snack made with Tapioca pearls/Sago/Sabudana, mainly had as a breakfast item or during fasting days. Made with sabudana, potatoes peanuts or any gluten-free flour, it's a treat for those on gluten-free diets and prefer vegan food.
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Vrat ki Papdi Chaat
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Vegetarian Raw Papaya Kebabs (Air Fryer)
Vegetarian Raw Papaya Kebabs made in Air Fryer | Low Oil, Gluten-free and Vegan Friendly Raw Papaya Kebabs made in Air Fryer
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Raw Banana Cutlets/Plantain Cutlets /Kachhe Kele Ke Kebab
Gluten-free, Vegan Friendly melt in mouth Cutlets/Kebabs made with Raw Bananas and Oats Flour.
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Medu Vada
Crispy from outside and soft from inside, Medu Vada recipe from South Indian Cuisine, for breakfast with Chutney or Sambhar.
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Sabudana Thalipeeth
Gluten free and Vegan Sabudana Thalipeeth or Sago/Tapioca Flatbread made for fasting days.
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Chutney Wale Aloo
Potatoes Cooked in spicy and tangy green chutney and spices. Perfect for starters and snacks or to be served as side dish with any bread of your choice.
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Instant Khaman Dhokla
Instant Khaman Dhokla recipe. Steamed, savory, soft melt in mouth Chickpea Cake (Dhokla) prepared instantly without any fermentation.
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Moong Dal Idlis
Moong Dal Idli Recipe | Learn how to make No Rice, No Fermentation Instant Moong Dal Idlis
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Instant Sooji and Oats Appe
Healthy Instant Sooji/ Rava Appe or Appam Recipe with Oats flour and Beetroot puree.
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Carrot and Cucumber Mini Sandwich Bites
Carrot and Cucumber Mini Sandwich bites are filled with delcious filling of cream cheese and grated carrot and cucumber. A perfect light snack with some juice or drink.
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Masala Aloo Puff Pastry/Aloo Puffs
Dry Subzi
Kaddu Ki Subzi/Khatta Meetha Kaddu
U.P Style Kaddu ki Subzi Recipe | Learn how to make Bhandara Style Kaddu Ki Subzi | Sweet and Tangy Pumpkin Stir Fry in Indian flavours.
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Beans Aloo Beetroot Subzi
Beans Aloo Beetroot Subzi, a simple subzi(dry vegetable side dish) made with French String Beans and Potatoes in Indian spices. Add beetroots to your Aloo beans Subzi to enhance the nutrition value. Gluten-free Vegan and low oil recipe.
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Kurkuri Bhindi/Crispy Okra
How to make Kurkuri Bhindi/Crispy Okra | Step-wise detailed method of making Kurkuri Bhindi with Traditional Deep Frying, in Air Fryer and Baked in Oven.
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Besan wali Bhindi/Besan Bhindi
Besanwali Masala Bhindi spicy masala bhindi/okra recipe in Indian flavors with chickpea flour and Indian spices. A onion garlic side dish served with your meals.
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Green Beans Poriyal
Green Beans Poriyal recipe with fresh green beans and fresh grated coconut.
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Gawar Sabzi/Cluster Beans Fry
Gawar Phali or Gawar ki sabzi is a popular side dish in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Cluster beans/Gawar Phali is a summer vegetable and the fresh beans are used to make side dishes (dry and curried).
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Gajar Aloo Methi Ki Subzi
A simple and nutritious dish that has goodness of carrots, potatoes and fresh fenugreek leaves. Cooked in minimum Indian spices, one of the healthiest side dishes that can served as a side dish with Dal Rice or wit fresh chapatis.
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Ivy Gourd Stir Fry/ Tindora Subzi
Healthy and Nutritious Tindora or Ivy Gourd, cooked in Indian spices, served as side dish for everyday meals.
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Kala Chana Googhani/Gughni
Kale Chane or Black Chickpeas, boiled and then tempered in Indian spices, served for breakfast or evening snack or even for the main course.
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Karele ki Subzi
Onions and Karela(Bitter Gourd) stir fried with green chillies in Indian spices and mustard oil. North Indian Style Karela Masala recipe.
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Khatte Meethe Baingan
Khatte Meethe Brinjal is a delicious curry made with small brinjals in sweet and sour flavours. It is an easy and quick side dish which pairs so well with dal rice combo and Ajwain parathas.
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Hare Matar Ki Ghugni
Hare Matar ki Ghugni or Green Peas Ghugni/Ghugri recipe. Simple and easy to make fresh green peas preparation in Indian spices for breakfast or evening snack.
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Mooli Ke Patte Ki Bhurji/Daikon Radish Leaves Stir Fry
Gluten-free, Vegan Stir fry with Mooli/Daikon Radish leaves.
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Tilwale Aloo
Tilwale Aloo Recipe | Learn how to make Tilwale Aloo No Onion No Garlic Recipe
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Chickpea Sundal
Chickpea Sundal Recipe for breakfast and festivals | Make Chickpea Sundal for festivals like Navaratri and Ganesh Chaturthi
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No Onion No Garlic Curries/Gravies
Avial Recipe
Avial, recipe from Kerala cuisine and neighboring states, it is an integral part of the Sadhya feast and many other festivities. No festival in Kerala and many other South Indian states is complete without Avial.
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Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji
Aloo Tamatar, simple and easy to make No Onion Garlic curry with potatoes and tomatoes. This curry can be made for everyday meals and for auspicious occasions, festivals and parties. Served with Indian flatbreads like Poori, different types of paratha and chapati.
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Bhandare wale Aloo Ki Subzi
Halwai Style Bhandare wale Aloo is a spicy No Onion Garlic Potato curry made for pooja/ Bhandara/community lunches. It is a traditional North Indian curry, especially served with Poori.
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Chatpate Kale Chane
A spicy and Tangy curry of Black Chickpeas/Kala Chana, cooked in yogurt and chickpea flour gravy!!
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Choliya Mangodi Ki Subzi
Mangodi Ki Subzi is a delicious curry with Mangodi/ Moong Dal dry dumplings in spicy tomato gravy. This is popularly made in North India and is served with Khichdi, Chapati, paratha or Rice. When running out of ideas for meal, make this delicious curry.
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Dhania Chole Masala
Dhania Chole Masala recipe with fresh Coriander and Mint leaves | Learn how to make Spicy Coriander and Mint Chole Masala
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Pindi Chole(No Onion No Garlic)
Pindi Chole, No-Onion No-Garlic Recipe| Gluten-free and Vegan Chickpea Curry Recipe
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Kashmiri Dum Aloo
Traditional Kashmiri Dum Aloo recipe | How to make Kashmiri Dum Aloo with Air Fried Baby Potatoes | Creamy flavorful Kashmiri Dum Aloo recipe with Air fired Baby Potatoes
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Aloo Dum with Panch Phoron
Bengali style Aloo Dum..spicy potato curry with Panch Phoron or five spice mix. Learn how to make Bengali Style Aloo Dum with Panch Phoron. No-onion, no-garlic Potato recipe.
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Gatte Ki Subzi
Gatte Ki subzi made with steamed besan/chickpea flour dumplings in spicy yogurt based curry. Easy to make Gatte ki Subzi recipe with stepwise pics.
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Makhane ki Subzi
Rich and Creamy Makhane Ki Subzi Recipe in a no onion no garlic tomato based gravy for festive and special occasions.
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Mango Kadhi
Gluten-free Gujrati Mango Kadhi recipe with stepwise detailed method and Video Recipe | Learn how to make Mango Kadhi or Aam ki Kadhi
No-Onion No-Garlic Mattar Paneer
No-Onion No-Garlic Matar Paneer recipe without onion and garlic for festivals like Navratri or for days when we want to avoid onion and garlic in food.
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Papad Ki Subzi
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Dahi Turai Sabji
Dahi Turai ki Sabji is a creamy vegetable curry in yogurt based gravy. It is a no onion no garlic curry and also contains no tomato. It is served chapatis or paratha. You can also serve it as a part of main meal thali.
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Vrat Ki Kadhi
Vrat Ki Kadhi, a yogurt based curry that can be consumed during fasting days like Shivaratri, Navratri. A gluten-free yogurt based curry with simple and easy recipes.
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Soups and Rasam
Apple Rasam
A variation of traditional Rasam recipe with apples added for sweet and tangy taste. Flavoured with spices like peppers and cumin it is best paired with rice or can be had like soup.
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Jeera Milagu Rasam/Cumin Pepper Rasam Recipe
Jeera Milagu Rasam Recipe from South Indian (Tamil cuisine) is a delicious and comforting rasam made with minimum spices with prominent Jeera(Cumin) and Pepper flavour. It is a very common Rasam Variety prepared in South Indian homes to beat the cold cough and digestive issues. A prefect comforting drink to beat the cold and chilly winters.
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Tomato and Carrot Rasam
Easy Tomato and Carrot Rasam Recipe in Instant Pot and Traditional Pressure Cooker Recipe, made without Dal(Lentils) and rasam powder.
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Tomato Rasam/Thakkali Rasam
Instant Tomato Rasam Recipe | Thakkali Rasam | Rasam Recipe without Dal/Lentils
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No Onion No Garlic Rice/Pulao/Khichdi Recipes
Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi Recipe for breakfast and fasting days | Learn how to make Sabudana Khichdi
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Sama Rice Pulao(Fasting Recipe)
Sama Rice or Barnyard Millet is a gluten-free, grain-free Pulao during the fasting days | How to prepare gluten-free Sama Rice Pulao
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Lemon Rice
Bursting with the flavours of lemon and curry leaves, here I bring you the Lemon Rice Recipe. One of the most easy to make and flavourful rice. A no-onion no-garlic dish that is gluten-free and suitable for vegans.
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Raw Mango Rice/Mavinakayi Chitranna
Raw Mango Rice or Mavinakayi Chitranna is a special rice preparation from South India with raw mangoes. When raw mangoes are in season make this tangy rice for your meals or lunch boxes.
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Iyengar Puliogare(Instant)
Quick and Easy Iyengar style Puliyogare or Tamarind Rice.
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Yellow Moong Dal Khichdi
Yellow Moong Dal Khichdi/Peeli Moong Dal Khichdi, a one pot simple meal with split yellow moong beans and rice. Creamy, soft, light on stomach with detoxifying properties!!
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Hari Moong Dal Khichdi
Hari Moong Dal Khichdi, also known as Chilka Moong Dal Khichdi, prepared with Chilka Moong(Hari Moong), also known as Split Green Moong Lentil, cooked with rice in very limited spices and desi ghee(preferably). A one pot satvik meal(no-onion no-garlic) that is free from heavy spices and masala or oil.
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Mixed Vegetable Masala Khichdi
Mixed Vegetable Mixed Khichdi recipe | One Pot Meal, Gluten-free Khichdi recipe for comforting light meal and for auspicious occasion like Makar Sankranti
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Chilka Urad Dal Khichdi for Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti Special, Chilka Urad dal/Split Black Gram Khichdi. Chilka Urad and Rice cooked in desi ghee for one comforting and wholesome meal. Pressure cooker method.
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Jeera Rice in Pressure Cooker on Stove top
Rice flavoured with cumin seeds and Indian spices.Learn how to cook Jeera Rice in Pressure Cooker recipe. All you want to know about Jeera Rice.
No-Onion No-Garlic Kadhai Paneer Pulao
No Onion No Garlic Kadhai Paneer Pulao is a easy and nutritious recipe with Paneer and Bell Peppers,flavoured with Kadhai Masala. A quick and delicious option for lunchbox or busy weekday dinner.
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Pearl Pulao/Moti Pulao
Pearl Pulao/Pilaf ..soft Paneer balls decorated with edible silver, adoring the flavourful rice cooked in Indian spices.
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Gatte Ka Pulao
Gatte Ka Pulao, A spicy rice preparation made with steamed and fried besan/chickpea flour dumpling with aromatic Indian spices. Famous Rajasthani Gatte Ka Pulao Recipe.
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No Onion No Garlic Paratha/Dosa/Chilla
Lachha Paratha
Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha recipe | Dhaba like Crispy Flaky Lachha Paratha made with Whole Wheat flour
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Palak Paneer Paratha
Palak Paneer Parantha Recipe | How to make Palak Paneer Paratha | Spinach and Indian Cottage Cheese Paratha
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Makkai Methi Mooli Parantha
Makkai Methi Mooli Parantha recipe | Winter special Cornmeal flatbread recipe, with Diakon Radish and fresh Fenugreek Leaves
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Aloo Paranthas
Hot Crispy Aloo Paranthas. Indian Flatbread with spicy potato filling, shallow fried. Popular as breakfast item.
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Bajra Methi Poori
Winter special Bajra Methi Poori recipe. Learn how to make Bajra Methi Poori|Deep Fried Puffed Indian flatbreads with Pearl Millet flour and fresh Fenugreek leaves.
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Matar Ki Kachori/Green Peas Kachori
Flaky and Crispy Matar Ki Kachori recipe with Fresh/Frozen Green peas and Whole Wheat Flour for festivals and special occasions. Best Khasta Matar ki Kachori recipe.
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Vrat ka Dosa(Kuttu and Sama Rice Dosa)
Gluten-free, No Rice, No Fermentation Instant Dosa Recipe for Fasting and Navaratri | Learn how to make Kuttu and Sama Rice Dosa with Kuttu Atta(BuckWheat Flour and Barnyard Millet)
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Healthy Mixed Dal Dosa
Healthy Mixed Dal Dosa recipe, no fermentation, instant dosa without any rice
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Sprouted Moong and Quinoa Dosa
Instant Dosa recipe with nutritious Sprouted Moong Beans and Quinoa for breakfast or light meals. Gluten-free, Vegan, low oil Dosa recipe.
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Ragi Dosa
Quick and Easy gluten-free Ragi Dosa made with Ragi Flour and Flax Seed powder. Healthy Ragi Dosa recipe for breakfast or light dinner option.
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Condiments(Raita/Chutney/Dips/Pickles)
Tomato Dates Chutney
Sweet and Spicy Tomato Dates Chutney Recipe | Gluten-free, Vegan Chutney with Tomato and Dates without any synthetic sugar
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Amla Hari Mirch Ka Achaar
Amla Hari Mirch Ka Achaar or Amla Pickle with green Chilies is a very delicious healthy pickle. Made with season fresh Amla or Indian Gooseberry and green chillies, it a very simple quick pickle and takes very less time in making.
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Kacche Aam Ki Launji Recipe
Kacche Aam Ki Launji Recipe. Make sweet, spicy, tangy Raw Mango Chutney is a popular condiment /chutney from North India.
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Cape Gooseberries Chutney/Rasbhari Chutney Recipe
Learn how to make sweet and tangy Chutney from Cape Gooseberries
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Coconut Chutney/Idli Chutney
Coconut Chutney/Idli Chutney Recipe( 2 ways) | Learn how to make Idli Chutney or Coconut Chutney with two variations.
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Pineapple Raita/Ananas Raita
Learn how to make Restaurant Style Pineapple Raita | Ananas Raita Recipe |Refreshing Pineapple Raita or Ananas Raita with herbs and spices which aid in digestion, is a delicious side with your meals.
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Lauki Ka Raita/Bottle Gourd Raita
Lauki Raita or Bottle Gourd Raita recipe | How to to make Lauki Raita /Bottle Gourd Raita with meals or fasting days.
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Ash Gourd Raita Recipe
How to make Ash Gourd Raita(South Indian Style) | Poosanikai Pachadi Thayir Recipe | White Pumpkin Raita Recipe
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Beetroot Pachadi
Beetroot Pachadi is a yogurt based South Indian style side dish. It is very much similar to raita. It is an essential part of Onam Sadya along with several other delicacies.
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Pineapple Pachadi
Pineapple Pachadi is a delicious, lip smacking yogurt based pineapple and coconut side dish from Kerala Cuisine. It has a sweet, spicy and tangy taste and is similar to Raita.
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Bathua Ka Raita
Bathua Raita Recipe with Winter Veggie, Bathua | Learn to make Bathua Raita
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Dahi Phulki
Ramadan Special Dahi Phulki Recipe | Traditional yogurt based preparation with deep fried gram flour(besan) dumplings topped with chutneys . Learn how to make U.P ki famous Dahi Phulki
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Dahi Bhalla/Dahi Vada
How to make light fluffy Dahi Vade/Dahi Bhalle| Learn how to make Punjabi Dahi Bhalle /Dahi Vade
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Chaas/Indian Buttermilk(Mathaa)
Learn how to make Chaas or Indian Buttermilk(Mathha) with spices, for hot summer.
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Roasted Beetroot Chaas
Beetroot Chaas recipe and Learn how to Roast and Store Beetroot Puree
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