Best Vegetarian Recipes For Janmashtami

Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 11:29 [IST]

Janmashtami is only a few hours away. People are already gearing up for the celebrations. The birth of Lord Krishna brings along joy, peace and a festive mood among the people. A very important part of this celebration is fasting. Hindus are supposed to fast from midnight till the next day in the honour of the Lord.

After the fast, the feast begins. This feast consists of vegetarian food devoid of onions and garlic. Since onions and garlic are considered non vegetarian spices in Hinduism, the food that is consumed after the fast is prepared without these ingredients. If you think it is difficult to prepare delicious food without these ingredients then you are in for a delightful surprise.

Boldsky brings you a list of mouthwatering vegetarian main course recipes without onions and garlic. Here are some of the best vegetarian recipes for Janmashtami:

Vrat Special Aloo Sabzi

This vrat special aloo ki sabzi is actually a potato curry. The specialty of all vrat recipes is that they are cooked without onion or garlic. This is because, according to Hindu religious beliefs, onion and garlic are also non-vegetarian spices as they produce heat in the body.

Panchmel Dal

As the name Panchmel dal suggests, this dal recipe is prepared with 5 different kinds of dals. True to the style of an Indian recipe, it also has a fair amount of spices. However, the main flavour of Panchmel dal comes from the mixture of 5 dals and not the spices. Garam masala, hing and dry red chillies are used to make Panchmel dal just like any typical Indian recipe.

Moong Dal Kadhi

Kadhi is generally prepared with gram flour or besan. First the pakoras are fried out of the besan and then it is cooked with the curd and gram flour based gravy. Here we have added a tasty twist to this recipe by substituting the gram flour with another healthy and tasty option of moong dal or golden lentil. Moong dal adds a delightful flavour to this tangy vegetarian recipe.

Gujarati Aloo Sabji

Gujaratis are mostly pure vegetarians. Some of them even avoid onions and garlic in their diet. A typical Gujarati subzi is a mix of sweet, spicy and tangy flavours. In this recipe of Gujarati aloo subzi, the use of yogurt and a unique blend of spices make it an absolute delight for your taste-buds.

Dahi Paneer

This dish can be prepared as a Janmashtami recipe without onions and garlic. Dahi paneer is basically an Indian curry that contains a curd gravy. Dahi paneer will not be very spicy because it has the soothing effects of curd in it.

Aloo Matar

Aloo mutter is a basically an Indian curry made with potato and peas. This potato recipe is a very typical Indian style curry. It is rich in spices and has a thick gravy too.

Moong Dal Khichdi

Khichdi recipes are usually eaten on the days of religious fasting. Moong dal khichdi is also a very nutritious food to break your fast with. Like all other Indian recipes, moong dal khichdi has some zesty spices. The best thing about this Indian rice recipe is that, it cooks in just 20 minutes.

Kumror Chenchki

This Bengali vegetarian recipe can be described in one word- simple! Kumror chenchki literally translates to pumpkin dry curry. This authentic and delicious pumpkin curry is prepared using a unique blend of Indian spices, collectively known as 'panch phoron' or five spice mix. This five spice mix adds to the unique taste in the curry.

Aloo Jeera

Known as aloo jeera, this recipe is enriched with spices and garnished with herbs. It is the best treat you can give your tummy on this festive occasion.

Peas Kofta

Peas kofta is made by a making balls out of mashed peas, spices and flour. These balls are then fried and dipped into a curry mix. This kofta recipe is extremely yummy and will be definitely liked by all. You can make this peas kofta recipe extremely spicy or mild, just according to your taste.