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NDTV
08-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
6 Underrated North Indian Vegetarian Dishes That Deserve More Hype
In a rush? Can't cook? Let us be honest, North Indian vegetarian food often gets stuck in a paneer butter masala and rajma chawal loop. Yes, both are classics and regularly headline dinner tables and house parties. But beyond these comfort dishes lies an entire lineup of lesser-known vegetarian favourites waiting to be devoured. They bring flavour, nutrition and heritage to the plate - without demanding hours in the kitchen. Most of them are available on food delivery apps, but they are also easy to make if you are in the mood to try something new. If you are curious about what you are missing beyond the regulars, here are six vegetarian North Indian recipes that need more attention. Here Are 6 Underrated North Indian Vegetarian Dishes That Deserve More Hype 1. Shahi Paneer Soft cubes of paneer dunked in a mildly spiced, creamy gravy, shahi paneer is like royalty in a bowl. It's rich without being too indulgent and tastes like a warm family dinner from the good old days. Pair it with naan or jeera rice, and you've got a no-fuss meal that hits just right. Here's the recipe, and if you're in no mood to cook, just swipe through your favourite food delivery app, chances are, this regal dish is only a few taps away. 2. Baingan Bharta Recipe Baingan has two kinds of fans - diehard lovers and those who have not met baingan bharta yet. Once roasted and mashed, then slow-cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices, it turns into a deeply flavourful, smoky dish with real personality. Eat it with rotis or dal and it might just become your new favourite. Try this easy baingan bharta recipe. 3. Gatte Ki Sabzi Recipe Straight from Rajasthan, gatte ki sabzi is a fiery yoghurt-based curry with spiced besan dumplings. It is tangy, bold and full of texture - and somehow still flies under the radar. If you are tired of your usual paneer-based gravies, this one offers something refreshingly different. Plus, it is easy to cook and gives you a taste of an authentic Rajasthani thaali experience right at home. Here is the full recipe. 4. Matar Ka Nimona Recipe This green pea curry from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is hearty, warming and unlike anything else you have tried. With a slightly mashed texture, nimona is full of flavour and has just the right amount of spice. Traditionally served with plain rice, it is the kind of comfort food you did not know you needed. Check out this matar nimona recipe. 5. Tehri Recipe Think of tehri as khichdi's spiced, more interesting cousin. This fragrant vegetable pulao is packed with turmeric, seasonal vegetables and warm spices. Serve it with cold curd, a bit of achar and papad, and you have a complete North Indian meal. It is perfect when you want something light, nostalgic and still filling. Here is the full tehri recipe. 6. Tinda Masala Recipe Tinda gets a bad rap, but when cooked well, it becomes one of the most comforting sabzis out there. Simmer it in a tomato-onion masala with hing and jeera, and it transforms into something flavourful, light and satisfying. Tinda masala is easy on the stomach, high in fibre and ideal for weekday meals. Pair it with soft rotis and you will wonder why you ever ignored it. Try this easy tinda masala recipe.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rohtak varsity director steals the spotlight in Aamir Khan's 'Sitare Zameen Par'
ROHTAK: Haryana has found fresh reason to celebrate the nationwide release of Aamir Khan's latest film Sitare Zameen Par. The buzz centres on celebrated Haryanvi actor-writer-poet Jagbir Rathee, who delivers a scene-stealing performance as a hard-nosed hotel owner whose cruel treatment of a mentally challenged employee, Karim, ultimately backfires. 'I'm nothing like that man,' Rathee, who recently retired from Rohtak's MDU as director Youth Welfare, laughed while talking to TOI. 'But the role was too layered to refuse. His eventual repentance drives the film's central message about dignity and inclusion.' Rathee's rustic diction and authentic dialect have drawn comparisons to his breakout turn in Dangal where he played as a sports officer who refuses to release grant for wrestlers. Critics say he once again elevates a supporting character into a moral pivot, wielding his signature Haryanvi cadence 'like a blunt yet melodic instrument.' The actor praised Aamir Khan for creating an atmosphere 'where every co-actor feels at home.' He described the superstar as 'disarmingly humble—he'll adjust lights himself if it helps you emote better.' Addressing chatter that 'Sitare Zameen Par' is merely a rehash of earlier social dramas, Rathee offered a pointed defence: 'Stories that shape society's conscience deserve retelling. Just as Ramlila is staged each year to renew moral values, films that educate should return in fresh forms for new generations.' Rathee is far from resting on his laurels. He has already wrapped filming on several high-budget web-series and a slate of Haryanvi features. Next up is the Haryanvi comedy Baingan, in which he plays the lead. 'Expect a full-bodied laugh riot,' he hinted, 'with a few surprises on the side.' Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
