Zero Oil Thali is a spread of Indian dishes that are cooked with absolutely zero oil and yet it’s a great spread that tastes delicious. You don’t miss the oil or ghee.
For the last two days, I have been posting Thalis. Day 1, it was a Sindhi Thali, Day 2 it was a Rajasthani Thali and for Day 3 under the theme Thalis and Spreads I wanted to cook a Bengali Thali, I had kind of shortlisted the menu but then realized that the authentic Bangla cooking uses mustard oil. I simply love this flavor but my hubby just can’t take it. As a result, I gave up the idea of the BanglaThali. The search began for a fresh Thali. I pulled out my cookbooks and I saw a Zero Oil cookbook. Yes, this sounded interesting. I planned the menu spot on and revolved it around Rajma which was already planned for lunch. After I finished cooking this meal, I realized that we can cook most of the dishes without oil or fat.
Eating fresh is the key. Any freshly cooked food tastes wonderful, if it is zero oil then all the more. I finished cooking this entire thali in a little more than an hour with four gas burners and partly cooking in the microwave . Trust me zero Oil cooking tastes equally good and you cannot make out that the food has been cooked without oil . Above all eat your heart’s content and not feel guilty.
So here is the menu that I have selected, I wanted to add a leafy green veggie, but since this was not a planned thali I cooked with the veggies in the frig.
Menu
Vegetable Kebab
Rajma Masala
Gobhi Mattar
Steamed Rice
Chapati
Coriander Chutney
Fruit Custard
Anarkali Salad
Anarkali Salad is a healthy delicious and crunchy salad with a mix of fruits and vegetables. The salad gets its name Anarkali from pomegranate which is called anar in Hindi.
Vegetable Mint Kebabs
Vegetable Mint Kebabs are Kebabs made from Vegetables, mint, and nuts. They are made on a non-stick griddle and taste awesome even without a drop of oil.
Zero Oil Aloo Kandhari
Zero oil Aloo Kandhari is a rich gravy dish made with onion, cashews, poppy seeds, and potatoes. The name Kandhari comes from the Kandhari deep red variety of pomegranates used for the gravy. This dish got a 5-star rating from the family.
Zero Oil Rajma Masala
Zero Oil Rajma Masala is a kidney bean Indian curry, where the beans and spices have been cooked all together in a pressure cooker. Quick, simple, yet authentic, and delicious.
Zero Oil Gobhi Mattar
Zero Oil Gobhi Mattar is a dry side dish that tastes amazing. The ginger and green chilly garnish is the highlight of the dish and takes the dish to another level.
Fruit Custard
Fruit Custard is a no-frill dessert. The dessert is made with very little custard powder, to keep the dessert very light. Fresh fruits are added to give nutrition, color, and taste.
For today I shall give you the recipe for Kanadhari Aloo, which were super hit. And yes if you are fond of Thalis and Spreads then here are a few
Zero Oil Thali
Zero Oil Thali is a spread of Indian dishes that are cooked with absolutely zero oil and yet it’s a great spread that tastes delicious. You don’t miss the oil or ghee.
OMG Vaishali, that’s one awesome spread! Can’t believe all these dishes made with oil..every dish looks and sounds stunning!
What an awesome spread! And saying it doesn’t have any oil… wow!!! That salad is totally amazing, you must post its recipe… 🙂
I loved all your Thali posts. But, this is has just left me awestruck. ZERO oil!
A great spread of healthy food. Taking inspiration from you!
Such an interesting spread of amazing dishes and all are made without oil, incredible.
Wow! That is a very innovative thali Vaishali. Zero oil thali – superb idea.
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Thanks so much for sharing zero oil recipes..the thali looks stunning and I am sure must be tasting wonderful..it’s difficult to imagine that all this is done with zero oil … definitely bookmarking to cook this especially the mint kebabs
Omg di thali with zero oil , Seriously I can’t even imagine trying it 🙂 how well presented and all the dishes are looking mouthwatering.. Such an innovative way to make a thali healthy as well . am out of adjectives now , simply awesome 🙂 eyeing on those kababs 😀
Zero Oil thali, omg seriously i cant imagine making a whole thali without oil. How beautiful those dishes looks and am sure that none will notice that this thali is zero oil coz of the flavors in those alluring dishes.
I am awestruck , how is it possible not use a single drop of oil in any of the items. Hats off to you.
Wow Vaishali, whole thali with zero oil — that is just amazing. All the dishes on that thali look so well thought out and balanced. Kudos to you for coming up with this awesome idea.
Some times words seems to be repetitive, but I can’t help it. You make everything with such a perfection that i fell short of words so they seem to be repetitive 🙂