Indian Vegetarian Recipes
Explore a delightful array of easy-to-make Indian vegetarian recipes that offer rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chana Masala Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Palak Paneer Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 200 g paneer, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Cream for garnish
Vegetable Biryani Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bay leaf, cloves, cardamom (whole spices)
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
Aloo Gobi Ingredients
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 onion, chopped
- turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander powder (spices)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Dal Tadka Ingredients
- 1 cup split yellow lentils (toor dal)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- turmeric powder, cumin seeds (spices)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Chana Masala Preparation
- Heat oil in a pan; add cumin seeds until they splutter.
- Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook for a minute.
- Add tomato puree, coriander powder, and salt; cook until oil separates.
- Add cooked chickpeas and garam masala; mix well.
- Simmer for 10 minutes; garnish with cilantro.
Palak Paneer Preparation
- Blanch spinach leaves in boiling water; blend into a smooth puree.
- In a pan, heat oil; add cumin seeds until they splutter.
- Add onions and sauté until translucent; stir in ginger-garlic paste.
- Add tomatoes; cook until soft.
- Pour in spinach puree; season with salt.
- Add paneer cubes; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cream before serving.
Vegetable Biryani Preparation
- Rinse rice until water runs clear; soak for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, heat oil; add whole spices until fragrant.
- Sauté onions until golden brown; add ginger-garlic paste.
- Stir in mixed vegetables; cook for a few minutes.
- Add soaked rice and water (2 cups); season with salt.
- Cover and cook on low heat until rice is fluffy.
Aloo Gobi Preparation
- Heat oil in a pan; add cumin seeds until they splutter.
- Add onions; sauté until soft.
- Stir in potatoes and cauliflower; add spices and salt.
- Cover and cook on low heat until vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Dal Tadka Preparation
- Cook lentils with water until soft; mash slightly.
- In a pan, heat oil; add cumin seeds until they splutter.
- Sauté onions until golden brown; add tomatoes and spices.
- Mix cooked lentils into the pan; simmer for flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Use fresh spices and herbs to enhance the flavors of your dishes. Experiment with cooking temperatures for different flavors. Garnish with fresh herbs for a vibrant presentation.