Here are delicious 30+ no onion no garlic recipes for your everyday Indian meal. These pure vegetarian recipes are made without onion and garlic.
The Sattvic Diet
Many communities in India follow a no onion, no garlic diet regime. The reason for following this particular diet is mainly religious.
The other reasons for avoiding onion and garlic could be food allergies or if you are following a sattvic lifestyle.
On certain Hindu festivals such as Navratri, Janmashtmi, Diwali, Sankranti, and many more, the followers eat a sattvic style meal without onion and garlic. Hence, there is a whole section of Indian food recipes without onion and garlic.
![Arbi ki Sabji without onion/garlic](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Arbi-Ki-Sabzi-4.jpg)
Here are a few of my favorite Indian main-course and side-dish recipes without onion and garlic.
These no onion, no garlic recipes are perfect for every special occasion and day-to-day meal.
![side close up shot of paneer makhani in a copper serveware](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Paneer-Makhani-3.jpg)
This paneer butter masala recipe is a restaurant style paneer curry.
![aerial shot of makhana sabzi in a ceramic bowl on a black surface](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Phool-Makhana-Curry.jpg)
Phool Makhana Curry is a simple and tasty Indian curry made with foxnuts.
![Side shot of chana masala in a white serving bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Chana-Masala.jpg)
This is a Delhi Style Chana Masala Recipe made without onion and garlic.
![aerial shot of arbi ki sabzi in a white ceramic bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Arbi-Sabzi.jpg)
Arbi Ki Sabji is a spicy Indian curry made with taro root (arbi).
![side shot of matar in a black ceramic bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Matar-Kulcha-Insta-3-819x1024.jpg)
Delhi Style Matar Kulcha is a pure vegetarian dish with no onion or garlic.
![Mathura Style Aloo Ki Sabzi](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Aloo-Ki-Sabji-3.jpg)
Mathura Style Aloo Ki Sabzi does not require onion or garlic.
![Panchmel Dal](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Panchmel-Dal-650x900.jpg)
Panchmel Dal is a healthy, wholesome dal cooked without onion or garlic.
![aerial shot of potato curry in a white ceramic bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Potato-Curry-1.jpg)
This dahi potato curry is a pure vegetarian Indian curry.
![Pakodi Ki Sabzi is a delicious gluten-free, vegan yellow moong dal dumpling curry sans any onion or garlic. Super flavorsome and so simple to prepare.](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Pakori-Ki-Sabzi-4.jpg)
Moong Dal Pakodi Sabzi is a simple, tasty, unique no onion no garlic recipe.
![aerial shot of pahadi aloo paani in a vintage serving bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Aloo-Pani.jpg)
Pahadi Aloo Paani is a delicious potato curry without onion and garlic.
![side shot of moradabadi moong dal in a bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Dal-Moradabadi-4.jpg)
Moradabadi Dal is a delicious moong dal recipe.
![Indian Style Crispy Fried Okra In A Brass Bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Besan-Bhindi-Fry-3.jpg)
Kurkuri Bhindi is a delicious, gluten-free Indian-style crispy okra/ladyfinger fry.
![Side shot of dahi lauki in a black serving bowl.](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Dahi-Ki-Lauki.jpg)
Dahi Wali Lauki is a bottle gourd curry with curd made without using onion or garlic.
![aerial shot of aloo gutka in a cast iron skillet](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Aloo-Gutke-1.jpg)
Aloo Ke Gutke is a Pahadi-style jeera aloo or masala potato fry.
![](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Kala-Chana-4.jpg)
A simple and tasty Brown Chana Masala without onion and garlic.
![side shot of kaddu ki sabzi in a green ceramic platter](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Kaddu-Sabzi-1.jpg)
This Kaddu Ki Sabzi is also known as khatta meetha kaddu.
![](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Kele-Ki-Sabzi-2.jpg)
Kacche Kele Ki Sabji is a South Indian stir fry made with green bananas.
![side close up shot of masala potato roast in a wooden bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Potato-Roast-3.jpg)
Potato Roast is a spicy, delicious masala potato fry.
![Indian style lemon flavored fried rice](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/lemon-rice-3-1.jpg)
Ready in 20 minutes, lemon rice, is a fabulous vegetarian, one-pot meal
![side shot of coconut rice in a black ceramic bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coconut-Rice-1.jpg)
Coconut Rice is perfect for accompanying spicy curries.
![Palak Puri](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Spinach-Poori.jpg)
Palak Puri is an excellent side dish for vegetarian curries.
![Matar Ka Paratha is a vegan and vegetarian green peas stuffed Indian flatbread.](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Matar-ka-Paratha.jpg)
This Matar Ka Paratha is made without onion and garlic.
![aerial shot of whole wheat naan without yeast stacked on a brown parchment paper](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Naan-2.jpg)
This is a failproof whole wheat naan recipe without yeast.
![](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Thepla-1.jpg)
This fresh methi paratha has no onion no garlic.
![](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-Poori-Thumbnail.jpg)
This is a tried and tested failproof whole wheat (atta) puri recipe.
![Kumaoni Bada](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kumaoni-Bada-3-683x1024.jpg)
Kumaoni Bada is a crispy, vegetarian urad dal fritter.
![aerial shot of coconut chutney in a steel serving bowl](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Coconut-Chutney-1.jpg)
Coconut Chutney is a perfect side dish for no onion no garlic menu.
![Pahadi Kheere Ka Raita](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Kheere-Ka-Raita-1.jpg)
Cucumber Raita is an excellent pure vegetarian Indian side dish.
![Curd Rice](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Curd-Rice-1.jpg)
Curd Rice is full of probiotic goodness and has no onion or garlic.
![](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Pineapple-Raita-2.jpg)
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Raita with tadka. Get Recipe
![](https://www.funfoodfrolic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Aam-Chunda-2.jpg)
You can store Chunda (sweet mango chutney) for months.
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