Those who follow Neena Gupta on Instagram know about her passion for food. The veteran actress not only loves eating but also loves cooking. She often gives us glimpses of her culinary adventures through social media. Her honest videos about her cooking leave us feeling full and inspired. So we thought we’d share some of that motivation and flavor with you. Neena Gupta has compiled a list of five vegetarian dishes she has made in the past. She posts about her dishes on Instagram, so you can follow her steps and try to recreate them at home.
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Here are 5 vegetable dishes made by Neena Gupta that you’ll love.
1. Moong Dal with dill leaves
Are you looking for a recipe that combines the goodness of pulses and vegetables? One of Neena Gupta’s Cooking Diary posts shared a delicacy made with moong dal and dill leaves. It’s definitely wholesome, don’t you think? She used yellow moong for this recipe and added flavour with onions, chillies and garlic. Read on to know more about this dish.
2. Gear Channa
Neena Gupta also posts about other legume and vegetable combinations worth trying. She shared a dish with channa (chickpeas) and giya (lauki/gourd). These healthy ingredients are cooked with onions, garlic, and dried spices to create an irresistible flavor. Click here to read the full article.

Neena Gupta has shared multiple cooking videos featuring Lauki. Photo credit: iStock
3. Lauki Sabzi
Neena Gupta posted another cooking video featuring bottle gourd. Why not? This ingredient is nutritious and versatile. She created a sabji inspired by the Bihari dish known as lauki jabbar. Simple yet aromatic, this veggie dish seems perfect for hot summer days. Check out Neena Gupta’s method here.
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4. Onion-free Aloo Simla Mirch
Who doesn’t love the deliciousness of Aloo Shimla Mirchi? This dish is one of the most popular recipes using potatoes and peppers. Neena Gupta recently shared an “experimental” way to make this sabzi without onions. Instead, she used different vegetables for a unique texture. Want to know which one is better? Click here.
5. Vegetable Oorta Tawa Paratha
Neena Gupta has interests beyond sabji recipes. She once shared a video on how to make a mouthwatering flatbread. Her version of ultatawa paratha is stuffed with paneer, onions, bell peppers, carrots, coriander leaves and green chillies. She says that just one or two parathas will fill you up and make it a complete meal. Here is the video:
Craving some more paneer? Interestingly, Neena Gupta once showed us how to make paneer from scratch at home. While in Sydney, she posted a video demonstrating some of the steps and also shared a top tip or two for making paneer. Check out the full article here.
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