Each of these dishes brings something special to the table, ensuring your Navratri meals are just as flavorful and enjoyable.
Navratri is a time for fasting, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on delicious food. For those avoiding onion and garlic during this festive period, here are seven mouth-watering dishes you can prepare to add flavor to your celebrations.
1. Kuttu Ki Kadhi
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Made with buckwheat flour (kuttu ka atta) and curd, this dish is a creamy, flavorful kadhi without the use of onion and garlic.
2. Vegetable Kofte
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Vegetable balls made from potatoes, carrots, beans, and peas are cooked in a thick gravy, giving you all the flavor without the usual onions and garlic.
3. Gobhi Capsicum Masala
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Marinated cauliflower and capsicum, cooked in yogurt and Indian spices, bring a burst of taste without the need for onions or garlic.
4. Vegetable Kebabs
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A delightful snack made from green peas, carrots, beetroot, and cauliflower, these kebabs are a great onion-and-garlic-free option.
5. Kadahi Paneer
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A paneer dish cooked with capsicum and flavored with spices, Kadahi Paneer is rich in flavor and can be made without the traditional use of onion and garlic.
6. Paneer Pulao
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This fragrant pulao combines paneer cubes, rice, cashews, and spices, making it a perfect Navratri meal without any onion or garlic.
7. Paneer Butter Masala
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Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, rich dish made with a cashew paste and cream, replacing the usual onion and garlic to suit the Navratri diet.
