Indian Snacks: Not all people can consume onions and garlic as it is an allergen and a lot of Indians are sattvic in their diet. Therefore, the following are some of the yummy no onion no garlic recipes, which are ideal during special occasions or on a daily meal.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add cashews in whole and roast to golden. Remove out of pan but store and use in future.
Poha and peanuts – curry leaves
Indian Snacks: Poha (flattened rice) is a quick and easy dish and could be prepared to either be eaten as a light snack or a breakfast. Good fiber, iron and a small amount of protein are found within it. Toss with vegetables, peanuts and herbs and it will be a nutritious and delicious meal.
This Maharashtrian version of Kanda Poha is garnished with roasted peanuts, curry leaves and can be eaten with a cup of tea or coffee.
To prepare kanda poha, run under water a couple of times with a colander or strainer. Don’t soak it too long as this can make it mushy. It’s best to use thick or medium-thick poha for this recipe as thin flakes become mushy easily.
In a heavy kadai or skillet, heat oil. Stir in 1 teaspoon mustard seeds. As they sneeze cough the second time, put in the potatoes and fry them to a light golden and crisp. Remove them using a slotted spoon and store.
At this time add in the same kadai 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, sugar and salt to taste on the rinsed poha. Mix gently. Then, roast 2 tablespoons peanuts in a small frying pan until the peanuts are crispy and some of the peanuts have some blisters on their skin.
Besan chilla added to fresh coriander
Indian Snacks: A batter of chickpea flour (besan) spiced with simple Indian spices, besan Chilla aka besan ka cheela is an Indian savory pancake. It is simple to make and is a tasty, nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Combine besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida and salt in a large mixing bowl and mix. Next add in chopped ginger, green chillies and coriander leaves. Mix again to evenly distribute ingredients. Gradually, add water to obtain a thick batter. And allow to rest 10 minutes.
On a hot pan or kadhai drizzle some oil and spread the besan ka cheela batter on it using a ladle. As the besan ka cheela is browned on one side turn it and cook till it has golden spots on either side.
Sprinkle some fresh coriander on top to serve. pinch of rock salt or sendha namak is added, thus rendering the dish vrat friendly. It also flavours the cheela and does not make it too salty. To make it a tangy flavor you can also add lemon juice a little on top. It gives the cheela a flavour, and dilutes all the savoury spices.
Suji Upma
Indian Snacks: These sweet rava upma require less than half an hour to prepare, and are simple and easy to make. The light and refreshing breakfast recipe can be consumed as a healthy snack, as well.
Nutty Besan Badam Ladoo is a favorite of all people during Diwali. They are simple and complicated in flavours and scented with cardamom. These are snacks, which are filled with goodness of Bengal gram flour and almonds.
A common Southern Indian dish, this Curd Rice or Thayir Sadam is tempered rice, steamed rice with a mixture of spices and herbs. It is a spicy, refreshing and comforting dish on any day of the week.
This Spouted Chickpeas Sundal is quick and simple; sauteed with a tempered spice seasoning, sprouted chickpea and grated coconut on the side. This sattvik vegan meal is full of fiber and protein.
This candy confection of Creamy and decadent, Besan Ka Dhokla is a healthy snack when you will want to enjoy something delicious and wholesome.
It is gluten free dish containing all the goodness of whole wheat and spelt flour in addition to the goodness of fenugreek leaves. It is also a great source of iron and calcium. This is a quick recipe and can be done on any hectic day.
Coconut chutney moong dal dosa
Indian Snacks: Poha (or pohe) is a well-liked Indian breakfast. It is a gluten-free nutritious and delicious dish. It is made with flattened rice which is soaked, strained and then dried.
It may be cooked together with other several types of vegetables, herbs and spices and can be served in a variety of delicious chutneys. The dish comes in a number of flavours in India. It is frequently consumed as breakfast, lunch or night snack.
The formula of this Kanda Poha is of Maharashtra where the used ingredients include potatoes and onions that make this dish salty as compared to the one that you are accustomed to. It is easy to make, and can be consumed along with a cup of tea or coffee in order to have a fast breakfast.
Rinse and soak the aval / poha as per instructions on the packet. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves to the pan, and heat the oil. When the seeds crackle, add turmeric and salt and stir to mix well.
Roasted peanuts and sabudana khichdi
Indian Snacks: Sabudana khichdi is a simple Indian breakfast preparation consisting of sabudana (sago pearls), peanuts and potatoes. This is a comfort food in a bowl and is a healthy, vegan and gluten free meal that is a favorite when fasting on the occasion of Navratri or Mahashivratri.
Preparation In order to prepare sabudana khichdi, it is essential that the sabudana be soaked in water until it floats (this could take up to 4 hrs depending on the brand of sabudana).
Wash and rinse and then once or twice. Heat the ghee then put 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds into the pan and allow them to crackle. Add chopped chillies and curry leaves next and stir-fry them a minute or two, till they smell.
Add peanuts that are crushed to the pan and cook 3-4 minutes until peanuts start to turn golden brown. Cook and then place them on a dish and allow it to cool. Add at this point the sabudana which has been soaked and drained, and mix thoroughly.
Finally, add the mixture of potato and crushed peanuts and cook 5-6 minutes until the mixture is well mixed. have sabudana khichdi, and a bowl of dahi or chutney. This delicious and healthy breakfast is one to be tried! It contains a lot of fibre, protein and antioxidants.
Rava idli with mild spices
Indian Snacks: The instant type of the common idlis is known as rava idli and does not require any soaking, grinding or fermenting. It is made with ghee roasted semolina/sooji, curd (yogurt), spices and herbs and cooked (steamed) in order to come up with pillowy soft cakes.
It can also be added to veggies such as grated carrots, peas can as well be added. It is a healthy breakfast that can be taken by individuals who are on weight loss program since it contains fewer calories and fat than the usual idlis.
Heat ghee 2 tablespoons in a pan. Add mustard then add cumin seeds when the ghee is hot, saute 30 seconds. Stir in a large pinch of hing, chopped green chili and ginger. Saute for another 30 seconds and then add chana dal. Stir and roast the dal 5 minutes (or until aromatic) the uncooked smell will go away and the dal will start to change color.
Now all that remains is to add the steamed vegetables to the rava and combine. Add to the batter 1 teaspoon baking soda, and a good pinch of eno/fruit salt. Batter is to have a medium consistency. In case the rava absorbs more water than required add more. Combine with idli molds and steam it in 10 minutes.
Cumin-sweet potato tikki
Indian Snacks: There is a wide variety of Indian breakfast recipes, which also include such traditional dishes as idli, dosa, uttapam and more savoury dishes such as bhurji and poha. The choice is so great that you are sure to come across something that will be satisfactory to your taste and palate!
Egg bhurji is a delicious spin on scrambled eggs with a twist of spices being added (onions, scallions, hot chili peppers, ginger, garlic and warming spices). It is the perfect protein breakfast, which you take on ghee toast.
Besan Chilla is an easy breakfast recipe, a variation of the popular bhujia. It is cooked in besan (chick pea flour) sooji or rava (cream of wheat) and few other items. It is a healthy, filling and nutritious meal which is ideal to anybody who follows an onion free, tomato free or garlic free diet!
Kanda Poha is one of the simplest and fast recipes of poha that are famous in Maharashtra. This dish has several variations throughout the country – some are made with onions, some are made with potatoes or both. It is tasty and warm and would go well with a glass of warm chai!