5 No-Onion, No-Garlic Recipes For Vrat You’ll Actually Like

By Akshara

August 29, 2026

Many families avoid onion and garlic during Sawan. These recipes are easy to make, full of flavour, and don’t feel like something is missing.

Aloo Tamatar Sabzi

Boiled potatoes simmered in a tomato-based gravy with jeera, green chilli, and haldi. Serve with puris or rotis.

Lauki Chana Dal

Bottle gourd cooked with soaked chana dal, cumin, hing, and basic spices. Comforting and pairs well with rice.

Jeera Curd Rice

Cooked rice mixed with curd, salt, and tempered with cumin, ginger, and curry leaves. A soothing, cooling meal.

Beetroot Thoran

Grated beetroot sautéed with coconut, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilli. Kerala-style and vibrant.

Matar Paneer

Cook green peas and paneer in a tomato-cashew base with mild spices. A clean, light take on a favourite dish.