Sawan 2023: Top 10 Indian Dishes Made Without Onion And Garlic

By Nikita Toppo

July 19, 2023

Sawan is an auspicious month when devotees avoid eating onion and garlic.  Here are ten recipes that can be made without onion and garlic.

Stir-Fried Karela

Made with turmeric, red chilli powder and asafoetida, this easy side dish goes well with rice as well as roti.

Lauki Chana Dal

This simple yet delicious version of dal is made with chopped bottle gourd and a hint of mild spices.

Aloo Matar

This classic North Indian dish is prepared by cooking chopped potatoes and green peas in a flavourful gravy of tomato and spices.

Aloo Jeera

Made with boiled potatoes and a spicy tempering, this is one of the most popular dishes during the month of Sawan.

Kuttu Atta Poori

This is a special fasting dish that is made with buckwheat flour and a few spices.

Matar Paneer

This version of the mouth-watering delight is made without onion and garlic and is perfect to enjoy during Sawan.

Paneer Bhurji

Keep yourself nourished during Sawan with this protein-packed dish.

Khatta Meetha Kaddu

This is a popular dish that is widely enjoyed during Bhandara and Hindu festivals.

Aloo Palak

Easy to prepare, this dish is tasty along with being nutritious.

Aloo Gobhi

This is another flavourful side dish that can be enjoyed with rice as well as roti for all three meals.