Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Try these recipes without garlic and onion
Ganesh Chaturthi is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrating Lord Ganesha, and it's marked by an array of delicious dishes. For those observing a dietary restriction of avoiding garlic and onions, there are still plenty of flavorful and satisfying recipes to enjoy. Here are five tasty recipes that fit these guidelines, ensuring your celebrations are both delicious and respectful of dietary preferences.
Sabudana khichdi
Soak one cup of sabudana or tapioca pearl in water for two to three hours, then drain. Heat one tablespoon of ghee, add one teaspoon of cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add diced potatoes and cook until tender. Stir in sabudana and one chopped green chili (optional). Cook until translucent, season with salt, and garnish with coriander.
Aloo tamatar ki sabzi
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan, add one teaspoon of cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add two chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. Mix in half a teaspoon each of turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Add three to four cubed potatoes and a little water. Cook until tender, then garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Lauki kofta
Mix one grated bottle gourd with half a cup of gram flour, half a teaspoon of cumin seeds, half a teaspoon of turmeric, and salt. Form balls and fry in one tablespoon of ghee until golden. For the curry, cook two chopped tomatoes, add one teaspoon of ginger powder, half a teaspoon of garam masala, and salt. Add water, then simmer before serving.
Gobi masala
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan, then add one teaspoon of cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add one chopped tomato and cook until soft. Stir in half a teaspoon each of turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Add two cups of cauliflower florets, mix well, and cook until tender. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Bhindi masala
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan, add one teaspoon of cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add two cups of chopped okra and sauté until slightly crispy. Stir in half a teaspoon each of turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for a few more minutes until the okra is tender and well-coated with spices. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
