Come summer, the human body calls for light and easy sabzis for dinner that are simple to make and use less oil and spices. If you are craving the same, here are some simple and easy summer dinner sabzis you can make with just 2 tablespoons of mustard oil for a serving of two at home. Take a look.
Lauki-Chana Dal Tadka
This is one of the most comforting summer sabzis. Peel and chop 750 grams of lauki (bottle gourd) and soak 1/4 cup of chana dal (split chickpeas). In a pressure cooker, heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil. Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and a dry red chili. Then add chopped onion and tomato. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the lauki and chana dal. Mix well and add salt, turmeric powder, and water. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Your Lauki Chana Dal is ready. Enjoy with roti or rice.
Paneer Bhurji
Heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida (hing), green chili, and 1 chopped onion. Saute until the onion changes color. Add 1 chopped tomato and cook for 5 minutes. Add mashed paneer (cottage cheese), 1 teaspoon of besan (gram flour), salt, garam masala, and turmeric powder. Cook until the paneer leaves the sides of the pan. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Enjoy with roti.
Aloo Ka Chokha
Pressure cook 5-7 potatoes for 3 whistles. Let them cool, then peel and mash them. Add salt, black pepper, chaat masala, chopped onion, dry roasted red chili, and 2 tablespoons of raw mustard oil. Mix well. Garnish with lemon juice and coriander leaves. This simple dish is perfect as a side or with roti.
Tori ki Sabzi
Peel and chop tori (ridge gourd). Heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, green chili, and asafoetida. Then add onion and chopped tori, along with salt and turmeric powder. Cook for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Your Tori ki Sabzi is ready. Serve hot with roti.
Bhindi Bhujiya
This is a simple and easy dinner sabzi. Chop 750 grams of bhindi (okra) and pat dry. Heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a kadhai (wok). Add 2 green chilies, 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds, and 1 chopped onion. Then add the chopped bhindi and turmeric powder. Cook for 15-20 minutes without a lid. Add salt and cook until the bhindi turns tender. Serve hot with roti and dal.
These five recipes are perfect for a light summer dinner, using minimal oil and maximizing flavor. Enjoy them with your family for a healthy and satisfying meal.
