Northern Indian Vegetarian Dishes

A specialty of North India, chana masala is a tangy chickpea curry that is commonly consumed as a snack, main meal, or breakfast. Arguably, it is the most popular vegetarian dish in India, commonly found on railway platforms, at work, in school ca... READ MORE

Palak paneer is a popular Indian vegetarian dish made with paneer cheese in a rich, thick sauce consisting of puréed spinach mixed with tomatoes, garam masala, garlic, and numerous spices. The key ingredients are even mentioned in the name ... READ MORE

Although it originated in Punjab, dal makhani has become one of the most popular Indian lentil dishes, both in the country and outside of its borders. It consists of red kidney beans and whole black lentils, which also go under the name uradREAD MORE

Dal tadka or tadkewali dal is a traditional legume-based dish originating from the northern parts of India. Although there are variations, the dish is usually prepared with toor dal (split yellow pigeon peas), garlic, ginger, onions, tomatoes, gar... READ MORE

Rajma is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes of North India. It consists of red kidney beans which are stewed in a rich gravy combined with numerous spices. The dish is usually prepared for festivities and special occasions, when it is typic... READ MORE

Originating from India's Moghul cuisine, shahi paneer is a cheese curry that is prepared with paneer cheese, onions, cashews, and a rich, spicy tomato-cream sauce. The dish is typically accompanied by Indian breads such as naan, roti, or puri. Oft... READ MORE

Malai kofta is a traditional North Indian dish consisting of fried potato and paneer balls in a creamy sauce. The dish is commonly served at festivals, celebrations, and weddings due to its rich texture and flavors. A typical dish of Mughal cuisin... READ MORE

This North Indian tikka variety consists of a combination of marinated paneer cheese and vegetables that are cooked in a tandoor - a traditional Indian oven. This vegetarian version of tikka is based on paneer, a crumbly cheese w... READ MORE

Aloo gobi is a traditional dish with origins in Northern India, although it is popular throughout the country, but also in Nepal and Pakistan. Its key ingredients are potatoes, cauliflower, onions, and a variety of spices, which are all slowly sim... READ MORE

Mattar paneer is a popular vegetarian dish of North Indian origin, made with peas and paneer cheese in a garam masala-spiced tomato sauce. The rich, thick curry is a specialty of Punjab, but it is widely enjoyed throughout India. Traditionally, th... READ MORE

Dahi vada is a popular Indian snack that can also be served either as a main dish or as an accompaniment to vegetable or meat dishes. The dish originates from North India and consists of savory lentil-based fried balls (vadas) that are so... READ MORE

Aloo matar is a traditional North Indian dish consisting of sautéed potatoes (aloo) and green peas (matar) combined with tomato sauce and numerous spices such as garlic, ginger, coriander, onion, and cumin. It is usually s... READ MORE

This simple Indian dish consists of red beans (rajma) and cooked rice (chawal). Rajma is traditionally made with onions and tomato purée which acts as a gravy for the red beans. This dish makes for a complete vegetarian me... READ MORE

Matar pulao is a traditional rice dish originating from Punjab. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of peas, basmati rice, ghee or oil, chili peppers, and spices such as cinnamon, cumin, coriander, carda... READ MORE

Dum aloo, also called alu dum, is a traditional dish with origins in Kashmir. The dish consists of potatoes, tomatoes, and onions that are cooked together in curry or masala sauce. It is said that cooking dum aloo is an art because it nee... READ MORE

Aloo methi is a popular vegetarian dish from North India, made with a combination of potatoes, fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish is very common in numerous North Indian homes, where it is p... READ MORE

Palak dal is a traditional vegeterian dish originating from North India. Although each home has their own recipe, it's usually made with a combination of lentils, spinach, tomatoes, ghee, cumin seeds, ginger, chili peppers, turmeric, and lemon jui... READ MORE

Simple and flavorful, aloo baingan is a dish made with a combination of eggplants and potatoes, cooked together with onions, tomatoes, and various spices. The name of the dish specifies its key ingredients, since aloo means potatoesREAD MORE

Baingan bharta is a vegetarian side dish that is very popular in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh due to its rich aroma and flavor. It consists of minced and grilled eggplants that are combined with coriander, onion, chilies, and mustard oil, makin... READ MORE

Pindi chole is a traditional dish originating from the Punjab region. It's typically made with a combination of chickpeas (kabuli chana), split bengal gram (chana dal), cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, chili peppers, tea leaves, baking soda, tur... READ MORE

Gajar matar is a traditional vegetable-based dish originating from Punjab, where it's considered a wintertime staple. This stir-fry is usually made with a combination of peas, carrots, oil, cumin, onions, hot chili peppers, garlic, ginger, coriand... READ MORE

Bhindi do pyaza is a traditional stir-fried curry based on onions and okra, originating from the northern parts of India. Bhindi means okra, pyaz means onions, and do means twice, referring to double the amount of onions used in the recipe, two ty... READ MORE

Sarson da saag (also sarson ka saag or mustard greens) is a popular Punjabi vegetarian dish consisting of leaves of the mustard plant, spinach, green chilli, fenugreek, ginger and salt. The dish is slowly simmered in its own juices over l... READ MORE

Gobi matar is a traditional stir-fry originating from North India. The dish is usually made with cauliflower, peas, turmeric, onions, ginger-garlic paste, oil, lemon juice, coriander, and red chili powder. The vegetables are stir-fried in oil, the... READ MORE

Amrood ki sabzi is a traditional curry originating from Rajasthan. The curry is usually made with a combination of guava, salt, sugar, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oil, turmeric, chili powder, and coriander. The chili powder, turmeric, and coriander... READ MORE

Matar mushroom is a traditional dish made with mushrooms and green peas as the main ingredients. Other ingredients include onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chili peppers, cumin, oil, garam masala spices, turmeric, coriander, and red ch... READ MORE

Aloo rasedar is a traditional curry originating from the northern parts of the country. It’s usually made with a combination of tomatoes, potatoes, ginger, hot peppers, amchur (mango powder), garam masala, turmeric, fennel, coriander, cumin,... READ MORE

Bharwan karela is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country and consists of stuffed bitter melon. Although there are many versions, the dish is usually made with a combination of bitter melon, red chili powder, garam ma... READ MORE

Aloo shimla mirch or aloo capsicum is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, ginger, onions, cumin, oil, fenugreek leaves, turmeric... READ MORE

Khatte aloo is a traditional vegetable dish originating from North India. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces), ginger, hot peppers, amchur, fenugreek, cloves, cor... READ MORE

Chitt is a traditional curry originating from the Punjab region. It’s usually made with a combination of tomatoes, garlic, coriander, garam masala, sugar, ghee, and salt. The garlic is mashed and cooked in ghee, and it’s then mixed wit... READ MORE

Mushroom do pyaza is a traditional dish that’s especially popular in northern parts of the country. This semi-dry dish is made with a combination of button mushrooms, onions (double the amount of mushrooms), tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, ch... READ MORE

Tandoori bharwan tamatar is a traditional dish originating from Punjab. The dish consists of grilled and stuffed tomatoes. The tops are cut off, the seeds are scooped out, and the tomatoes are then stuffed with a mixture of paneer, diced boiled po... READ MORE

Bhindi kadhi is a traditional dish originating from North India. In Rajasthan, the dish is made with a combination of okra, yogurt, chickpea flour, vegetable oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, hot peppers, turmeric, onions, lemon ju... READ MORE

Pitod ka saag is a traditional dish originating from Rajasthan and consisting of gram flour dumplings in yogurt sauce. The dumplings are made with a combination of chickpea flour, dahi, turmeric, salt, sugar, garam masala, ginger, ghee, fennel see... READ MORE

Nadru ke kebab is a traditional lotus root kebab originating from Kashmir. The dish is usually made with a combination of lotus root, potatoes, coriander, hot peppers, cumin seeds, mint, cinnamon, red chili powder, black pepper, breadcrumbs, veget... READ MORE

Phalon ki chaat is a traditional chaat (snack) originating from Delhi. It's usually made with a combination of cumin seeds, amchur, salt, sugar, black pepper, mint, lemon juice, and mixed fruit such as oranges, guavas, bananas, grapes, and apples.... READ MORE