Lesser-Known Veg Dishes To Spice Up Your Midday Meal 

By Deepali Verma

September 13, 2024

If you're tired of the same curries, try these lesser-known vegetarian options that are easy to prepare and bursting with flavour. 

Panchmel Dal

A Rajasthani delight made from five lentils, cooked with cumin, chillies, and garam masala for a hearty, protein-packed meal. 

Undhiyu

A Gujarati mixed vegetable curry with fenugreek dumplings, slow-cooked in spices, delivering a rich and comforting flavour. 

Bharli Vangi

This Maharashtrian stuffed brinjal curry is spiced with a peanut-coconut masala, creating a savoury, nutty flavour. 

Beetroot Thoran

A South Indian beetroot curry, sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and coconut, perfect for a colourful, healthy lunch.

Olan

A mild, coconut-based curry from Kerala, featuring white pumpkin and cowpeas, giving a delicate flavour perfect for light lunches. 

Chorchori

A Bengali medley of seasonal vegetables cooked with panch phoron (five-spice mix) for a vibrant, spiced dish.