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Torai ki sabji | Turai Masala Torai ( तोरई की सब्जी ) also known as ridge gourd or sponge gourd is a healthy and well known vegetable in India. It is a highly nutritious vegetable. Torai helps to lose weight as it is low in calorie. So you can include this recipe in low carb diet. It has high water content and dietary fibres. It’s a vegan and no onion no garlic recipe. Turai ki sabji is a quick, simple and semi dry sabji recipe. To make turai masala, turai are peeled, chopped and cooked with spices like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and amchoor powder. It can be cooked in pressure cooker or in instant pot. It is easily available in the market during summer season. It can be part of your lunch or dinner. It is served with roti or chapatti. If your kids don’t like torai, make it in this way. They will like it surely. Course:   Main Course Cuisine:  Indian Prep Time:   10 minutes Cook Time:   15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 500 gm. Torai 3 tbsp. mustard oil ½

Kaju Bhindi | Andhra Style Bhindi Fry  Kaju Bhindi is a delicious, spicy, rich and tempting recipe made in Andhra style. This is a stir fry recipe prepared with fresh okra, cashews, peanuts, chana dal, curry leaves and lots of spices. It is a rich, easy to make, healthy and nutritious dish. Okra is one of the most loved vegetable across India. It can be served with any type of Indian bread like roti, paratha or puri.  To make Kaju Bhindi Masala we roast the cashews and peanuts firstly. Then chopped bhindi is sautéed with curry leaves, garlic, green chilli, onion and chana dal. Onion and garlic give it a wonderful aroma. The basic Indian spices like turmeric powder, ajwain, coriander powder, garam masala and fennel seed powder give an aromatic flavor. The addition of lemon juice gives it sourness. Roasted cashew, peanuts and desiccated coconut give it a final touch. An aroma of roasted cashews, peanuts and coconut makes it a scrumptious dish. Cashews play a key role in this recipe. Roas

Achari Gajar | Pickled Carrot | Achari Gajar Masala Achari gajar or pickled carrot (अचारी गाजर ) is a tangy, spicy side dish or dry vegetable that is prepared using pickling spices. This can be served with parathas, dal or rice. This is an instant version of pickles. Achari Gajar is prepared with fresh carrots and lots of spices. This is a no onion no garlic recipe. This is an easy to make and quick recipe. This is a vegan and gluten free recipe. Achar or pickle is made from so many basic spices like fennel powder, methi seeds, mustard seeds, red chilli powder, amchoor powder, coriander powder, cumin, garam masala and a small pinch of heeng. All these spices are used here in this recipe. Lemon juice is also added in it to give tanginess like achar (pickle). Fresh red carrots are chopped into long pieces like achar. These carrots are cooked along with all spices in mustard oil. That’s why it is called achari gajar.

Soya Keema | Veg Soya Kheema Soya Keema or Vegetarian Soya Keema (सोया कीमा ) is a delicious and authentic keema recipe that is prepared with soya granules or chunks and basic spices. Soya keema is a popular street food served with paav and known as soya keema paav. It is a quick and easy to make recipe. It can be a part of main course. It can be served as a side dish with rice. This delectable North Indian recipe is packed with healthy elements. Soya granules or chunks are very healthy and high in protein. They are rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Soya chunks are made from defatted soy flour. They are used in curry, pulao and stir fry recipes. To make soya keema, Soya granules or chunks are soaked in water. If soya chunks are used, they are grinded to form granules after soaking. Then they are sautéed with ginger garlic paste, onion, tomatoes and spices like turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, amchoor powder and garam masala. It is a perfect option to pack in l

Bhindi Dahi Masala (भिन्डी दही मसाला) is a spicy, tangy and delicious recipe that is prepared with bhindi (okra), curd and various basic spices. This recipe is also known as dahi ki bhindi or dahi wali bhindi. It has a kind of thick gravy consistency. It is not a dry vegetable or curry. The sourness comes in this gravy by using curd and lemon juice. They make okra slime free.  The sautéing if bhindi in oil also removes slime. Generally okra is served as a dry vegetable. Some people don’t like it because of its sliminess. But this recipe is a unique and tasty version that is loved by everyone.

Arbi Fry ( अरबी की सूखी सब्जी) is a delicious and popular dry vegetable made with arbi (colocasia) and spices. Arbi ki sabji is a quick and easy to make recipe. This is no onion no garlic and vegan recipe. This recipe is very popular in North India and paired well with poori. In summer season, it is mostly cooked vegetable. It is also known as 'colocasia' and 'taro root'. Arbi fry is not only a tasty recipe but also very nutritious. The main spice which is used to cook arbi is ajwain (Carom seeds). With very low calorie content and high in nutrients, arbi can actually help in losing weight. The essential 17 amino acids in arbi prevent cancers, cardiovascular and other diseases. It is known for its nutty flavor and mildly sweet taste. It is packed with carbohydrates, folate, iron, vitamins and minerals. Ajwain seeds have health benefits and they are used to treat flatulence and indigestion. We cook so many variations with arbi like arbi ki rasili sabji, dahi k

Video available now Bhindi (भिंडी)  is a popular, delicious and quick preparation that is loved by everyone. This is a no onion no garlic, gluten free and vegan recipe. Bhindi also known as okra is a healthy and nutritious vegetable. It is easy to make vegetable and often made in North Indian homes. Authentic and aromatic spices make this dry vegetable spicy and tasty. It is not only delicious, but it also gets ready in under 20 minutes. This seasonal vegetable is one of the most nutritious vegetables. It is a great source of many vitamins and minerals. It is rich in folic acid and helps to reduce weight. It will be a great addition to your menu. This vegetable releases a substance called mucilage that make it sticky. To make them less sticky, after washing pat dry them using paper towel or let them dry for some time. Make sure they have zero moisture before chopping. Adding 1 tsp. of lemon juice also helps to reduce slime. Addition of dry mango powder not only gives a goo

Baigan aloo tamatar ki sabzi (बैंगन आलू टमाटर की सब्ज़ी) is a quick, delicious and simple dry vegetable recipe of baigan (brinjal), aloo, tamatar and spices. It is easy to make recipe and can be cooked in 25 minutes. This is a no onion no garlic recipe but you may add them. Baigan is commonly made vegetable in North India. In Indian cuisine, we make most of the vegatables with potatoes because they enhance the flavor and texture of dish. Baigan aloo tamatar ki sabji is not only tasty but also a healthy recipe. Baigan (brinjal) that is also known as eggplant, contains very healthy nutrition profile. It is very low in calories and fats but rich in soluble fiber content. The peel or skin of brinjal has significant amounts of phenolic flavonoid phytochemicals called anthocyanin which have potential health effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases. On the other hand potatoes are a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 content and as you kn

Bharwan Karela (भरवाँ करेला) is a delicious, unique and popular side dish from North Indian cuisine prepared with karela (bitter gourd) and basic spices. It is a vegan and gluten free recipe. In this recipe, Bitter gourd is stuffed with an aromatic mix of spices. It is a no onion no garlic recipe but you may add onion in the stuffing. Karela is a summer special vegetable. Although it has a bitter taste, this vegetable is enriched with several nutritious benefits that improve overall health. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fibre. Bitter gourd is liver friendly and boosts the liver enzymes. Due to its hypoglycemic action, bitter gourd makes an excellent remedy for diabetes. It has the blood purifying property. Some people don’t prefer the bitter gourd because of its strong bitterness and different flavor but if you follow some tips, the bitterness can be removed and this recipe will be a de

Sem aloo ki sabzi (सेम आलू की सब्ज़ी) is a tasty and popular dry vegetable made from sem beans (Hyacinth) and potatoes. This is a healthy, quick and easy to make recipe. This is a no onion no garlic recipe and can be prepared with few basic Indian spices. This is a vegan and gluten free recipe. This is a simple stir fry recipe which does not take much time to cook. Sem beans also known as flat beans or broad beans are very nutritious. The beans are one of the delights of vegetarian lovers for their wholesome nutritional properties. They are rich in dietary fibers, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Fresh green beans are very low in calories and contain no saturated fat. Sem beans is a flat green bean with oval seeds inside.  To prepare sem aloo ki sabji, first we have to remove the strings from both sides. Open them in between and check if there is any worm inside. So check and clean them. Chop sem and potatoes into small pieces. Stir fry them along with tomatoes and spices. It c

Aloo ki Sookhi sabji  Aloo ki sookhi sabji or jeera aloo (आलू की सूखी सब्जी) is a common side dish that is prepared with boiled potatoes and jeera. This is a simple and easy recipe and can be made within minutes. This is no onion no garlic sabji. Potatoes are one thing that are loved by everyone. Even most vegetables are cooked with potatoes like aloo methi , Shimla mirch aloo , palak aloo , gobhi aloo , aloo beans ki sabji or baigan aloo. If you want to relish something delicious without putting in much efforts, you can cook it. To prepare aloo ki sookhi sabji, boil potatoes and sautéed with basic spices. It is just sautéed with cumin, turmeric powder, coriander powder, amchoor powder and garnished with green chilli and coriander leaves. Cumin has a strong aroma and is often used in Indian cooking. Jeera or cumin is known for its health benefits and it helps in digestion as well. This recipe is a perfect fusion of spices and potatoes. You may cook this sabji in other way. For this

Mooli Baingan ki sabzi (मूली बैंगन की सब्ज़ी) is a simple and delicious stir fry dry vegetable which is prepared with mooli (radish), baigan (brinjal) and aloo (potato). This is simple and no onion no garlic recipe. This is very common sabji in North India in winters. Some people don’t like mooli because of its strong taste but in this sabji you will love its taste as it blends perfectly with other vegetables. Mooli baigan ki sabzi is very nutritious and healthy. These veggie actually gives your health quite a boost. Mooli is full of dietary fibre, which helps with digestion issues. It cures piles and constipation. It is full of vitamin A, C, E, B6, potassium, and other minerals and can give your whole body an immunity boost. On the other hand, baigan (brinjal) that is also known as eggplant, contains very healthy nutrition profile. It is very low in calories and fats but rich in soluble fiber content. The peel or skin of brinjal has significant amounts of phenolic flavonoid phy