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Category: No-Onion No-Garlic Recipes

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.

Poha-Bread Vada

Poha-Bread Vada

| March 15, 2013 Comment

Poha-bread vada is a perfect afternoon snack when you need a quick boost of energy. This crispy treat is sure to delight kids and adults. If you don’t have bread-crumbs, you can use 1/2 cup mashed potato. The vadas will have a softer texture, but will still be crunchy on the outside and delicious! Servings: […]

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Plantain Soft Curry

Plantain Soft Curry

| March 15, 2013 Comment

Plantain Soft Curry is a South Indian vegetarian side that’s very popular. This simple and easy-to-make curry is a staple in South Indian vegetarian meals and served in restaurants. Try it next time you want a quick side for plain rice. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 5 cups plantain, peeled and cut into […]

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Plantain Crumble

Plantain Crumble

| March 15, 2013 Comment

Plantain Crumble or valakkai podimaas is a tasty and healthy curry with a slight crunch to it. A vegetarian/vegan side, it’s very popular in South India. Servings: 2-3 Cooking Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 4 medium plantains 2-3 tbsp coconut, freshly grated Turmeric powder, a pinch Salt to taste For Masala 2 tsp coriander seeds (dhania) […]

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Plantain-Chilli Pepper Fry

Plantain-Chilli Pepper Fry

| March 15, 2013 Comment

Try this tart Plantain-Chilli Pepper Fry, if you have the long chilli peppers and have some leftover after making fritters (mirchi bajjis/pakodas). The long chilli peppers are usually quite mild and add a delicious flavor to the plantains. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 3 cups plantain (peeled, quartered, and sliced into 1/2-inch thin […]

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Plantain Bhajia (Valakkai Bajji)

Plantain Bhajia (Valakkai Bajji)

| March 15, 2013 Comment

Hungry and need a quick snack? Plantain Bhajia (valakkai bajji, aratikai bajji, plantain tempura) is one of those easy appetizer recipes you can make in minutes. Serve with ketchup and hot tea, and these vegetable appetizers will please any vegetarian. Servings: 6 (makes about 20) Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 medium plantains (raw banana), […]

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Plain Upma

Plain Upma

| March 14, 2013 4 Comments

Plain Upma is a great option if you don’t have time to cut vegetables and if you don’t want to add onions. You can make this upma quickly. This is a simple, easy recipe, and the cashews add a nice crunch to the dish. Serve this plain upma as breakfast or snack. This can also […]

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Plain Raita

Plain Raita

| March 14, 2013 Comment

This plain raita is easy to make and great to serve with roti or rice, especially when you don’t have any suitable vegetable for raita, or when you just want a quick and simple accompaniment for your meal. This raita is also great as a dip for vegetables and chips. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 5 […]

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Plain Paratha

Plain Paratha

| March 14, 2013 Comment

Also known as chapathi, plain paratha is an unleavened bread that’s made with wheat flour. The dough is folded over a couple of times giving it a puffy, layered, and flaky texture. Parathas are a staple of Indian vegetarian meals. Servings: 4-5 (makes 10 parathas) Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes Ingredients 2 cups wheat flour (chapathi […]

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Plain Basmati Rice

Plain Basmati Rice

| March 14, 2013 Comment

Plain basmati Rice has a wonderful fragrance and a taste all its own. Fluffy and aromatic, this rice is usually served with North-Indian vegetable curries, lentil soups, raitas, and pappadums. You can cook this rice in a pressure cooker, rice cooker, or as in this recipe, in the old-fashioned way – in a pan on […]

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Phulka

Phulka

| March 14, 2013 Comment

Phulka is an Indian flatbread that puffs up as you make it on a heated tava (cast-iron or nonstick flat griddle). Phulka is made with wheat flour and is thin and flat and similar in appearance to the Mexican tortilla, but tastes very different. Roti is the generic name for different types of Indian flatbread. […]

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Peppery Green Papaya Curry

Peppery Green Papaya Curry

| March 14, 2013 Comment

This Peppery Green Papaya Curry adds color and a different taste to your regular meals. Green or raw papaya is popular in South India, and is used to make a variety of savory dishes. This easy vegetarian/vegan recipe uses a slightly ripe papaya and makes a great side for plain rice. Servings: 4 Cooking Time: […]

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Paneer Spring Rolls

Paneer Spring Rolls

| March 14, 2013 Comment

These crunchy Paneer Spring Rolls are a vegetarian/vegan snack sure to please kids and adults. Though they take a while to make, they’re well worth it. Filled with paneer (cottage cheese) and vegetables of your choice, these rolls make a healthy snack, despite being deep-fried. Paneer or cottage cheese is a great way to get your […]

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