Indian Vegetables You Must Try


Are you a vegetarian food enthusiast seeking delectable curries to enjoy? Unquestionably, vegetarian and vegan dishes made with Indian flavors are some of the best around. Indian food primarily consists of vegetable-based dishes. As they are frequently combined to create delectable meals, Indian cuisine uses various unique Indian vegetables. These superfoods deliver the goods regarding nutritional elements like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein, and fiber.

There are a wide variety of well loved Indian vegetables each with their own distinct and delectable taste, let’s take a look.

·        French beans: 

French beans are a fantastic source of dietary fiber. A 100-gram serving of these beans has 26 calories and 3.4 grams of dietary fiber, which helps with digestion, encourages weight loss, and decreases cholesterol and blood sugar levels, along with ensuring a healthy pregnancy.

·        Lady's fingers (okra):

Filled with Vitamin C and possesing a unique gritty texture is the lady finger. Bhindi masala, a semi-dry okra curry sautéed in a hot onion tomato masala, is a typical okra meal. Kurkuri bhindi, crisp fries cooked from tender okra pods with gram flour and spices, is a mouthwatering starter. Your taste buds will appreciate it if you serve the okra fries with your preferred dipping sauce.

·        Cauliflower/Gobhi:

Cauliflower is related to the broccoli family. Recent research has demonstrated that it effectively prevents several cancers, including ovarian, bladder, breast, colon, prostate, and cervical cancers. Again, this fresh Indian vegetable is low in calories, with only 26 calories per 100 grams and 48.2 mg of vitamin C, or 80% of your daily requirement. It also contains several B vitamins and essential minerals, including manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.

·        Mustard green (Sarson):

Known as mustard green (Sarson), this leafy seasonal Indian vegetable is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. It resembles kale and has a peppery, strong, and bitter flavor. Sarson is an uncommon specialty leafy green.  Sarson is best known for Sarson ka saag,. Ghee (clarified butter), ginger, garlic, green chilies, and spices produce a rich, creamy curry with mustard green and spinach. Sarson ka saag with Makki ki roti (flatbread made from maize flour) is a popular wintertime dish in North India.

·        Bitter guard/Karela:

This is a vegetable that children hate, but its bitter taste has great culinary value for matured tastes. Since there are just 17 calories in 100 grams of bitter gourd! It is an ideal diet for overall health and immunity, as well as for digestion and diabetes prevention and treatment.

·        Lauki (bottle gourd):

Bottle gourd is also referred to as dhudi, ghiya, and sorakaya in India. Depending on where it is cultivated and harvested, lauki might vary in size, shape, and length. Its color is light green. It might be short, spherical, long, narrow, or bottle-shaped. It is a versatile, fresh Indian vegetable because it can be prepared as an appetizer, a main course, or even a dessert. Lauki chana dal kabab, a melt-in-your-mouth fried round kabab made with boiling lauki and chana dal as well as spices like red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and peppercorns, makes a great appetizer. Lauki ki kheer, a rich and creamy dessert made with milk, grated lauki, jaggery, saffron, rose water, and almonds, is the final dish. Servings of this gourmet dessert are standard during religious celebrations like Navratri.

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