5 Vegetarian Dishes For Any Celebration
Every celebration is made special with food. Delicious delicacies and special preparations are the essence of all Indian celebrations. Let us explore some vegetarian dishes that you can easily prepare for your next festive celebration.
Indian cuisine is rich and diverse. From quick tasty meals to elaborate preparations of delicious delicacies, Indian cuisine has it all. There are so many flavors, colors, sweet and savory meals to choose from. There is a plethora of spices used and rich ingredients that make it undeniably delicious. The most important and fascinating thing about Indian food is that Indians make it from scratch.
Indian cuisine has the widest variety of vegetarian dishes that you can include in your big Indian feast on special occasions.
Here are some Indian recipes that will add flavor to any festive occasion:
Garbanzo / Chana Kofta Biryani –
Passed down through generations from the Nawabs, this dish is a royal rendition of the traditional Biryani rice. Chana Kofta Biryani is a layered rice dish with a scrumptious Chana Kofta gravy topped with seasoned, flavorful Basmati rice. It has a divine aroma and a heavenly taste that will make it an instant hit amongst your guests at your next dinner party.
For the gravy:
For the rice:
For the toppings:
How to cook:
To make this special biryani, you will need:
For the Koftas:- ¾ cup soaked Garbanzo beans
- ½ cup chopped Onions
- 1 tsp chopped Green chilies
- 1 tbsp Garlic paste
- ½ tbsp Lemon juice
- Some chopped Coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- Sunflower oil for frying
For the gravy:
- 2 cups roughly chopped Tomatoes
- ½ cup finely-chopped Onions
- 2 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- ½ tsp Sugar
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cream
- 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
For the rice:
- 1 cup washed and drained Basmati rice
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2 Cloves
- Salt to taste
For the toppings:
- 2 tbsp warm Milk
- a few Saffron strands
- 1 tbsp chopped Mint leaves
How to cook:
- Boil the rice with all the other ingredients for around 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Strain the rice and keep it aside.
- Combine all the ingredients for the Kofta balls and blend them into a paste using water as required. Make small Kofta balls. Heat the oil and fry until golden brown.
- Boil the tomatoes until the peel comes off. Blend them into a smooth puree. Heat the oil, add the tomato puree, spices, and other ingredients and cook for 2 minutes. Add the fresh cream and mix well. Cook it for a minute while stirring occasionally. Add the Kofta balls to the gravy and let it cool down.
- To assemble the Biryani,
- Spread half of the rice on a greased baking sheet.
- Then, spread the Kofta gravy over it.
- Spread the rest of the rice over it.
- Mix the milk and saffron together and pour the mixture over the rice. Then, sprinkle the mint leaves on top.
- Cover it with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Your Garbanzo Kofta Biryani is ready to serve.
Paneer Tikka
Paneer Tikka, one of the most popular vegetarian dishes, is a great way to start off any Indian meal. The cottage cheese cubes and veggies are marinated in authentic spices and are grilled to perfection. You can serve this incredible dish on kabab sticks as an appetizer with some freshly ground mint chutney on the side.
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How to cook:
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Make Paneer Tikka with just these few ingredients:
- ½ cup diced Onions
- ½ cup diced Capsicum
- 1 cup cubes of Paneer (cottage cheese)
- ½ cup thick Curd/ yogurt
- 2 tsp Tikka masala
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 tsp Sunflower oil
- Salt to taste
How to cook:
- Add the tikka masala, oil, cubed cottage cheese, and vegetables to the curd and mix well until everything is well-coated.
- Cover the marinated cottage cheese and vegetables and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, insert a wooden skewer into the marinated cottage cheese and vegetables.
- Grill the Paneer Tikka and serve hot!
Along with your beachwear, pack some cooking essentials like a barbecue kit, some veggies, paneer, and our ready-to-use organic food products like Tandoori Masala, Tikka Masala, Kitchen King Masala, and Ginger Garlic Paste.
And have a fulfilling Independence Day weekend with friends and family at the beach.
Veg Pulao
Pulao, a one-pot rice dish, is loved and relished in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Iranian cultures. Veg Pulao is a delicious medley of aromatic rice and spiced and curried vegetables served with a side of traditional Raita. Veg Pulao is one of the easy-to-make yet delicious vegetarian dishes that you can prepare at home on a special occasion.
How to cook:
You will need these ingredients for a one-pot Veg Pulao:
- 1 cup soaked and Drained rice
- 3 cups Water
- 1 cup thinly sliced Onions
- 1 sliced Green Chilli
- 1 cup chopped Carrots
- ½ cup chopped French beans
- 1 cup Green peas
- ½ tsp Ginger-garlic paste
- some Mint leaves
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 inches of Cinnamon
- 4 Cloves
- 4 Green cardamom
- ½ tsp Cumin
- 1 star Anise
- a pinch of Nutmeg powder
- a small strand of Mace
- 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
How to cook:
- In a large pot, heat up the oil and add all the spices to it. Once the spices begin to sputter, add the onions, chilli, and saute it well.
- When the onion turns golden, add the ginger-garlic paste. Once it cooks a little, add all the remaining vegetables and mint leaves. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add 3 cups of water, salt, and bring it to a boil.
- Next, add the rice and cook on a low flame with the lid on. Cook until the water dries up and the rice is cooked.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes and serve with some Boondi raita.
Moong Dal Samosa
A healthier alternative to the traditional peas and potato samosa, this Moong Dal Samosa is just as delicious! Samosa is the most loved snack in all desi cultures and a snack-time favorite. Moong Dal Samosa is stuffed with soaked and spiced moong dal with a crispy outer layer for a perfect balance of healthy and tasty.
For the samosa:
How to cook:
Make this delicious Moong Dal Samosa using these ingredients:
For the stuffing:- 3 cups Moong dal soaked
- 1 tsp Cumin
- ⅛ tsp Asafoetida
- 3 tsp Garam masala
- 3 tsp Chilli powder
- 2 tbsp Fennel seeds
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
- Salt to taste
For the samosa:
- 2 cups Maida, sifted
- 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
- Salt to taste
How to cook:
- Grind the moong dal into a coarse paste.
- In a pan, heat the oil and the spices. Once they begin to sizzle add the dal paste.
- Saute until well-cooked and keep it aside to cool.
- Add the oil and salt to the flour and knead the dough using cold water. Make small dough balls and cut them in half and shape them into cones.
- Fill it with the stuffing, fold it up into a samosa, and deep fry until golden brown. Serve hot!
Besan Ladoo
A plateful of golden-brown, round Besan ladoos topped with rich nuts can bring about the light and brightness of Diwali no matter when you make it. The traditional homemade Besan ladoo is made in pure desi ghee (clarified butter) that gives it a creamy texture and undeniably delicious flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Chana besan, sifted
- Ghee as required
- Cardamom powder
- Organic jaggery powder
- Nuts and raisins for toppings
How to cook:
- In a pan, heat the ghee and add the Chana besan. Keep stirring so that it doesn’t form any clumps.
- Roast the besan until golden brown (this takes around 25-30 minutes)
- Remove from the heat and add the cardamom powder. Once cooled down, add the jaggery powder, nuts, and raisins.
- Roll into ball-shaped ladoos and serve!
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