Here are some easy no-onion no-garlic recipes if you don’t eat onion and garlic. Many vegetarians do not eat onions and garlic for various reasons. Buddhists, Jains and Krishna worshippers – such as members of ISKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) follow a garlic- and onion-free diet as these are believed to stimulate the body and mind, increasing passion and aggression. Hindus eschew onions and garlic during religious festivals.
You can make up for the many health benefits that onion and garlic provide in other ways. Made with different types of grains, beans and legumes, lentils, vegetables and greens, these dishes offer many of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients essential for a healthy diet.
Since many of the recipes on this site do not use onion or garlic, I thought I would list them here for your convenience.
In fact, even those recipes on this site that have onions and garlic would work equally well without these two ingredients, so check those out as well.
Here’s a list of no-onion no-garlic recipes.
Sooran Curry is a healthy vegetarian dish made with elephant yam or kanda, and South Indian seasonings. A simple but tasty side, this curry goes well with plain rice. In the US, fresh sooran is a rare sight, but frozen sooran is widely available in the Indian grocery stores through-out the year. Servings: 3-4 Cooking […]
Snakegourd Curry with Coconut is great as an accompaniment for plain rice. Easily available in Indian grocery stores in late summer, snakegourd is one of those deceptive vegetables which may not look very appetizing but tastes great with the right recipe. I like to use the smaller variety because it tastes sweeter. This is an […]
Sabudana Vada is a traditional snack from Maharashtra, India. This filling and nutritious snack is usually served during religious festivals after a period of fasting. Made with tapioca pearls (sago), potatoes, and peanuts, this snack is full of carbohydrates and some protein, and is great if you’re looking for a quick boost of energy. You […]
Sabudana khichdi is a traditional breakfast dish in India. Made with sago, potatoes, and peanuts, this is a simple and healthy recipe. Start your day with this filling breakfast. With some prep work the night before, making this dish is easy. Also known as tapioca pearls, sago is made from the starch extracted from the […]
A crunchy, healthy snack, roasted chickpeas are easy to make. Use canned chickpeas to cut down on soaking and cooking time. You can make this vegetarian/vegan snack ahead of time and heat up when needed. Chickpeas are full of protein and fiber and taste great. It’s good to make these and keep handy when you […]
Ragi Porridge is a nutritious and filling breakfast that can be made in minutes. Start your day right with this healthy breakfast. Ragi (red millet) is full of iron and protein and a healthy food to include in your vegetarian or vegan diet. Ragi flour is available in Indian grocery stores or online. Servings: 2-4 […]
Pumpkin Gravy Curry is a mouth-watering dish you can serve with rice or Indian roti. Sweet, sour, and hot, this vegetable gravy is easy to make. If you don’t know what to make with pumpkin, this is a must-try! Servings: 4-6 Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 3 cups pumpkin, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups tomatoes, […]
Potato-Spinach Gravy is a tasty curry for chapathis and rice you can rustle up quickly. It’s filling as well nutritious … you get to eat your greens the delicious way. This is an easy vegetarian gravy recipe that requires no garlic or onions. Servings: 3-4 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 3 cups spinach, washed and […]
Potato Paratha (Aloo Paratha) is a delicious Indian flatbread stuffed with potato curry. This is an interesting variation on the usual recipe. Served with plain yogurt or raita, potato paratha (aloo paratha) makes a great meal. Servings: 4-5 (makes 8) Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients 3 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled 1 tsp urad dal […]
Potato Gravy Curry is a South Indian gravy curry that’s not only delicious but also very easy to make. This vegetable dish goes great with rice and is very filling and satisfying. If you have a craving for carbohydrates or need one of those comfort foods that will provide a boost of energy, try this […]
Try this potato-broad beans curry the next time you want to make something different with broad beans (chikkudukaya, avaraikkai, fava beans). This is an unusual combination but works well in this curry. If using the microwave, it does most of the work for you, and you can put it together in no time. Broad […]
The Potato Bell-Pepper Curry (Potato Capsicum curry) is a lightly spiced North Indian vegetable side that’s great with rice and Indian roti. Potato and bell pepper make a tasty combination. This curry is very popular with my family. This vegetarian/vegan recipe is also very easy to make. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 […]
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Use these sample menus to make your vegetarian meal-planning a little easier. Traditional Indian vegetarian meals are delicious and nutritious and usually consist of roti (Indian flatbread) and/or rice with an array of vegetable curries, lentils soups, raitas/salads. These are served with a variety of condiments such as pickles, chutneys, and pappadums and other […]
You can find these ingredients for Indian cooking in any Indian grocery store. If you have trouble finding any of these in your area, try the spice shop. You can also order these from an online grocery store. Spices and Herbs English Hindi Telugu Tamil Kannada Aniseed/Fennel Saunf Sopu/Pedda Jeelakarra Sombu Saunf Asafoetida Hing Inguva […]
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