This category has been viewed 362780 times

Equipment >   Kadai Veg  

406 Kadai Veg Recipes

Last Updated : 11 November, 2024

Kadai Veg
कढ़ाई - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Kadai Veg in Hindi)
કઢાઇ વેજ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Kadai Veg in Gujarati)

Vegetarain Kadai Recipes | Kadhai Indian Recipes |

Vegetarian Indian Kadhai Recipes: A Wok of Wonders

The kadhai, a deep, circular cooking vessel similar to a wok, is a staple in Indian kitchens. Its unique shape and construction make it ideal for a variety of cooking methods, from deep-frying to stir-frying and simmering. When it comes to vegetarian cuisine, the kadhai truly shines, allowing for the creation of flavorful and aromatic sabzis (vegetable dishes).

Why Use a Kadhai?

The kadhai's curved bottom and wide mouth offer several advantages:

  • Even Heat Distribution: The curved shape ensures even heat distribution, preventing hot spots and ensuring consistent cooking.
  • Versatility: The kadhai can be used for a variety of cooking methods, making it a versatile kitchen tool.
  • Large Cooking Surface: The wide mouth provides a large cooking surface, allowing you to cook large quantities of food at once.
  • Easy Stirring and Tossing: The curved shape makes it easy to stir and toss ingredients, ensuring even cooking and flavor distribution.

Popular Vegetarian Kadhai Recipes:

Here are some popular vegetarian dishes that are commonly cooked in a kadhai:

palak paneer recipe | Punjabi palak paneer | homemade palak paneer | spinach with cottage cheese | 

Palak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer RecipePalak Paneer, How To Make Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe

 

methi mutter malai | fenugreek green peas curry| restaurant style methi malai matar | 

Methi Malai Mutter
Methi Malai Mutter

 

Maharashtrian pitla | besan pitla | Maharashtrian pitla with chawal bhakri | Pitla is a very famous Maharashtrian food, falls under the category of their comfort food. Not only Maharashtrians but many Indian households have pitlain their weekly menu.

pitla recipe | Maharashtrian pitla | besan pitla | Maharashtrian pitla with chawal bhakri | green galic pitla recipe

pitla recipe | Maharashtrian pitla | besan pitla | Maharashtrian pitla with chawal bhakri | green galic pitla recipe |

 

  • Bhindi Masala: A dry okra dish cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
  • Aloo Gobi: A classic Indian dish made with potatoes and cauliflower.
  • Baingan Bharta: A smoky and flavorful mashed eggplant dish.

Famous Dals cooked in kadhai | 

Dal Tadka is the most basic dal preparation made using masoor and yellow moong dal. You can even use any other lentil to prepare this dal, the flavor depends upon the tempering. The rich and creamy dal tempered with ghee tastes amazing with roti and rice.

Dal Tadka, Punjabi Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka, Punjabi Dal Tadka

 

traditional Gujarati dal dhokli recipe | dal dhokli |  A perfect combination of spiced whole wheat flour dhoklis simmered in Gujarati dal, traditional Gujarati dal dhokli can be classified as a sumptuous one-dish meal, but you could also serve it with rice to make it all the more tasty and wholesome.

Dal Dhokli
Dal Dhokli

 

Cooking Techniques:

When cooking vegetarian dishes in a kadhai, it's important to use the right cooking techniques to achieve the best results. Here are some tips:

  • Heat the Kadhai Properly: Ensure the kadhai is heated properly before adding oil or ingredients.
  • Use the Right Amount of Oil: Use enough oil to prevent the food from sticking, but avoid using excessive amounts.
  • Stir Frequently: Stir the ingredients frequently to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
  • Adjust Spices: Adjust the amount of spices according to your taste preferences.

By using a kadhai and following these tips, you can create delicious and flavorful vegetarian dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

 

Deep fried Indian recipes using a kadhai 

 

paneer pakora | Punjabi style paneer pakora | paneer pakoda | how to make paneer pakora | 

paneer pakora | Punjabi style paneer pakora | paneer pakoda | how to make paneer pakora |paneer pakora | Punjabi style paneer pakora | paneer pakoda | how to make paneer pakora |

 

yellow banana chips |  raw banana wafers | crisp banana wafers |  upperi | plantain chips |

 Yellow Banana Chips, Banana Wafers, Raw Banana Wafers

Yellow Banana Chips, Banana Wafers, Raw Banana Wafers

The puri is basically a deep-fried snack made with dough. The dough is made of flour, water and salt, sometimes perked up with a few spices or pureed veggies or greens. This dough is then shaped into small discs using a rolling pin and deep-fried. There are many varieties of puris such as plain ones, stuffed ones, and crispy jar snack puris that last for a week.

PurisPuris



Kadais come in different sizes, the smallest variant being used for tempering or tadka which is infusion of spices in hot oil to add to dals and curries. The bigger ones can be used to make a number of recipes, some of which are provided below.

Deep Pan (235 recipes)

Freezer (105 recipes)

Gas Toaster (5 recipes)

Griller (26 recipes)

Handi (10 recipes)

Juicer and Hopper (72 recipes)

  • tomato rice recipe | South Indian style tomato rice | thakkali sadam | with 31 amazing images.tomato rice, … More..

    Recipe# 4960

    17 December, 2024

    232

    calories per serving

  • khasta kachori recipe | moong dal khasta kachori chaat | kachori chaat | Street style khasta kachori | … More..

    Recipe# 2878

    21 March, 2025

    0

    calories per serving

  • samosa recipe | Mumbai street style samosa | veg samosa | authentic samosa | with 24 amazing images.Samosa! … More..

    Recipe# 5710

    06 December, 2024

    142

    calories per serving

  • hakka noodles recipe | Indo Chinese hakka noodles | vegetable hakka noodles | Indian street style hakka noodles … More..

    Recipe# 4596

    18 December, 2024

    793

    calories per serving

  • methi mutter malai | fenugreek green peas curry | restaurant style methi malai matar | with 35 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 3503

    18 December, 2024

    0

    calories per serving

  • achari paneer recipe | Punjabi achari paneer | restaurant style achari paneer | healthy achari paneer | with … More..

    Recipe# 2387

    18 December, 2024

    381

    calories per serving

  • cream of spinach soup recipe | cream of palak soup | Indian style cream of spinach soup | … More..

    Recipe# 5656

    21 March, 2025

    118

    calories per serving

  • Chinese bhel recipe | Mumbai roadside Chinese bhel | with 9 amazing images.Chinese bhel is a very popular … More..

    Recipe# 5313

    17 December, 2024

    664

    calories per serving

  • hara bhara kabab recipe | veg hara bhara kabab | Punjabi restaurant style hara bhara kabab | with … More..

    Recipe# 4879

    21 March, 2025

    118

    calories per serving

  • veg cutlet | Vegetable cutlet | Indian style veg patty | mixed vegetable cutlet | with 22 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 5712

    21 March, 2025

    165

    calories per serving

    232

    calories per serving

    tomato rice recipe | South Indian style tomato rice | thakkali sadam | with 31 amazing images.tomato rice, … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    khasta kachori recipe | moong dal khasta kachori chaat | kachori chaat | Street style khasta kachori | … More..

    142

    calories per serving

    samosa recipe | Mumbai street style samosa | veg samosa | authentic samosa | with 24 amazing images.Samosa! … More..

    793

    calories per serving

    hakka noodles recipe | Indo Chinese hakka noodles | vegetable hakka noodles | Indian street style hakka noodles … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    methi mutter malai | fenugreek green peas curry | restaurant style methi malai matar | with 35 amazing … More..

    381

    calories per serving

    achari paneer recipe | Punjabi achari paneer | restaurant style achari paneer | healthy achari paneer | with … More..

    118

    calories per serving

    cream of spinach soup recipe | cream of palak soup | Indian style cream of spinach soup | … More..

    664

    calories per serving

    Chinese bhel recipe | Mumbai roadside Chinese bhel | with 9 amazing images.Chinese bhel is a very popular … More..

    118

    calories per serving

    hara bhara kabab recipe | veg hara bhara kabab | Punjabi restaurant style hara bhara kabab | with … More..

    165

    calories per serving

    veg cutlet | Vegetable cutlet | Indian style veg patty | mixed vegetable cutlet | with 22 amazing … More..

    ads
    user

    Follow US

    Recipe Categories