snack65 minCrispy Air Fryer Sabudana Vada with Peanuts and No-Onion Cilantro Mint Chutney
Air fryer sabudana vada with a crisp shell and chewy centre, made with potato and roasted peanuts and served with a no-onion, no-garlic cilantro mint chutney.
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Indian Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes
Plant-based Indian recipes with nutrition per serving.
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snack58 minFlaky Baked Mathri with Ajwain and Kasuri Methi
Baked mathri recipe for Diwali: crisp, flaky Indian crackers made with oil, semolina, ajwain and kasuri methi, baked in the oven instead of deep-fried.
dessert27 minNo-Added-Sugar Khajur Roll (Date and Nut Roll) with Pistachios, Almonds and Sesame
A Diwali khajur roll sweetened only with dates: toasted pistachios, almonds and cashews bound in cardamom date paste, rolled in sesame and sliced into rounds.
snack25 minNo-Fry Roasted Poha Chivda with Peanuts, Cashews, Coconut and Curry Leaves
This poha chivda recipe skips the deep fryer: thin rice flakes are dry-roasted until crisp, then tossed with spiced peanuts, cashews, coconut and curry leaves.
dinner20 min20-Minute Vrat Wale Aloo (No Onion, No Garlic Navratri Potato Curry) with Tomato, Ginger and Roasted Peanuts
A quick vrat wale aloo recipe for Navratri: tender potatoes in a light tomato-ginger gravy with cumin, black pepper and roasted peanuts. No onion, no garlic.
dinner75 minBaked Vegan Malai Kofta with Pumpkin and Creamy Cashew Tomato Gravy
Vegan malai kofta made with pumpkin-potato dumplings baked until golden, served in a silky cashew-tomato gravy with coconut milk, garam masala and kasuri methi.
snack15 min15-Minute No-Fry Cornflakes Chivda with Peanuts, Cashews, Raisins and Curry Leaves
A one-pan cornflakes chivda recipe: crisp cereal flakes, pan-roasted peanuts and cashews, plump raisins and curry leaves in a sweet, salty, tangy spice coating.
dessert45 minVegan Besan Nankhatai with Coconut Oil, Cardamom and Pistachios
Crumbly vegan nankhatai made with roasted besan, refined coconut oil and a little semolina for crunch, scented with cardamom and topped with pistachios.
drink8 minVegan Golden Milk Turmeric Latte (Haldi Doodh) with Fresh Ginger and Oat Milk
Vegan golden milk turmeric latte with oat milk, fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper. A caffeine-free haldi doodh, simmered on the stove in minutes.
dessert36 minEggless Nankhatai (Indian Shortbread Cookies) with Ghee, Cardamom and Pistachios
A simple nankhatai recipe for Diwali: crumbly eggless Indian shortbread made with ghee, chickpea flour and semolina, scented with cardamom and topped with pistachios.
snack85 minCrispy Air Fryer Samosas with Spiced Potato and Peas
Flaky air fryer samosas with a cumin-ginger potato and pea filling. The oil-rubbed dough crisps and blisters with only a light brush of oil, no deep-frying.
dinner50 minOne-Pot Palak Chole (Spinach Chickpea Curry) with Garam Masala and Ginger
Chickpeas simmered in a silky blended spinach-tomato gravy with ginger, garam masala and kasuri methi. One pot, canned chickpeas, dinner in about 50 minutes.
dessert23 min20-Minute Vegan Seviyan Kheer (Vermicelli Kheer) with Almond Milk, Cardamom and Saffron
Vegan seviyan kheer in 20 minutes: vermicelli toasted in coconut oil, simmered in almond milk with saffron and cardamom, and topped with raisins and pistachios.
dessert50 minCreamy Vegan Rice Kheer with Coconut Milk, Saffron and Pistachios
Creamy vegan kheer made with basmati rice slowly simmered in almond and coconut milk, scented with saffron and cardamom and finished with pistachios and raisins.
snack25 minVegan Gur Makhana (Jaggery Caramel Makhana) with Sesame and Cardamom
A gur makhana recipe for Diwali: fox nuts roasted in coconut oil, coated in crackly jaggery caramel, then finished with toasted sesame, cardamom and salt.
dinner45 minVegan Palak Paneer with Crispy Tofu and Cashew Cream
Vegan palak paneer with crisp pan-fried tofu in a bright green spinach gravy, made silky with cashew cream and finished with kasuri methi and lemon.
dessert23 min20-Minute Vegan Sooji Halwa for Ashtami Prasad with Cardamom, Cashews and Raisins
Vegan sooji halwa for Navratri Ashtami prasad: semolina roasted in coconut oil, simmered in saffron almond milk, finished with cardamom, cashews and raisins.
snack20 minCrispy Masala Roasted Makhana Recipe with Ghee, Peanuts and Curry Leaves
A roasted makhana recipe for Navratri: fox nuts slow-roasted in ghee, then tossed with peanuts, curry leaves, Kashmiri chili, cumin and rock salt.
dinner50 minSheet Pan Paneer Tikka with Cauliflower, Peppers and Mint Yogurt
A vegetarian sheet pan dinner of spiced yogurt-marinated paneer, roasted cauliflower, peppers and red onion, finished under the broiler with a cool mint yogurt.
dessert70 minVegan Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa) with Coconut Milk, Cardamom and Pistachios
A rich vegan gajar halwa for Diwali: grated carrots slow-cooked in coconut oil and coconut milk with cardamom and coconut sugar, finished with pistachios.
dinner39 minEasy One-Pan Aloo Gobi Matar with Kasuri Methi
An easy aloo gobi recipe made in one skillet: cumin-scented potatoes, cauliflower and peas in a quick tomato masala, finished with fragrant dried fenugreek.
dessert55 minKaddu Ka Halwa (Pumpkin Halwa) with Ghee, Cardamom and Cashews
Pumpkin halwa made with grated butternut squash simmered in milk, then finished with ghee, brown sugar, cardamom, cashews and raisins. A cozy Diwali dessert.
dinner50 minOne-Pot Moong Dal Khichdi with Butternut Squash, Spinach and Cumin Tadka
Creamy one-pot moong dal khichdi with basmati rice, sweet butternut squash and spinach, finished with a sizzling cumin and coconut oil tadka for cozy fall dinners.
dinner65 minOne-Pot Vegan Pav Bhaji with Cauliflower, Beet and Toasted Garlic Rolls
Vegan pav bhaji made in one pot: potatoes, cauliflower, peas and a little beet simmered with tomato and Kashmiri chili, then mashed and served with garlic rolls.
breakfast25 minTofu Bhurji (Indian Tofu Scramble) with Spinach and Green Peas
Spiced tofu bhurji with onion, tomato, spinach and sweet green peas, finished with kala namak for an eggy flavor. Ready in about 25 minutes.
snack10 minStovetop Masala Popcorn with Crispy Curry Leaves and Chaat Masala
Masala popcorn popped in coconut oil with turmeric, then tossed with Kashmiri chili, tangy chaat masala, cumin and crispy fried curry leaves. Ready in 10 minutes.
dessert27 minEasy Vegan Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge) with Cardamom and Saffron
Vegan kaju katli made with ground cashews, powdered sugar, cardamom and saffron. Cooked in one pan, rolled thin and cut into diamonds. Ideal for Diwali.
breakfast50 minMoong Dal Chilla with Spinach and Ginger-Cilantro Chutney
Crisp-edged moong dal chilla made from soaked, blended split mung beans with spinach and cumin, served with a bright ginger-cilantro chutney.
lunch10 min10-Minute High Protein Chana Chaat with Cucumber, Pomegranate and Mint
Canned chickpeas tossed with cucumber, tomato, red onion, pomegranate and mint in a tangy lime and chaat masala dressing. No cooking, ready in 10 minutes.
breakfast15 min15-Minute Vegetable Masala Oats with Peas, Carrots and Curry Leaves
A one-pot masala oats recipe: rolled oats simmered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger, tomato, peas and carrots for a savory Indian breakfast in 15 minutes.
dessert38 minFudgy Vegan Coconut Ladoo with Saffron and Cardamom
Soft, fudgy vegan coconut ladoo simmered in coconut milk with saffron, cardamom and coconut sugar, then topped with pistachios. A quick, one-pan Diwali sweet.
dinner50 minOne-Pot Red Lentil Butternut Squash Dal with Spinach and Cumin Tadka
Red lentil butternut squash dal cooked in one pot with tomato, ginger and turmeric, finished with spinach and a sizzling cumin-mustard seed tadka.
breakfast18 minCardamom Pistachio Chia Seed Kheer with Raisins and Almonds
Chia seed kheer made with almond and coconut milk, warmed with cardamom and saffron, plus plump raisins and toasted pistachios. A make-ahead festive breakfast.
snack30 minNavratri Sweet Potato Chaat (Shakarkandi Chaat) with Pomegranate, Mint and Lime
Crisp-edged sweet potato chaat tossed with toasted cumin, black pepper, lime, pomegranate, mint and peanuts. Fasting-friendly and ready in about 30 minutes.
dessert40 minVegan Besan Ladoo with Coconut Oil, Cardamom and Pistachios
Vegan besan ladoo made with slow-roasted chickpea flour, coconut oil, cardamom, cashews and pistachios. A melt-in-your-mouth Diwali sweet with no ghee.
breakfast50 minBesan Chilla with Spinach and Spiced Tofu Filling
Thin, golden besan chilla with spinach in the batter, folded around a turmeric-spiced tofu scramble. A filling vegan Indian breakfast made with pantry spices.
snack31 minAir Fryer Tandoori Cauliflower Bites with Cucumber Mint Raita
Air fryer tandoori cauliflower in a smoky, ginger-garlic coconut yogurt marinade, charred at the edges and served with a cool cucumber mint raita.
drink18 minStovetop Masala Chai Latte with Oat Milk
A stovetop oat milk chai latte recipe built on whole spices and strong black tea — no coffee, no syrup pumps, just a 15-minute pot of real masala chai.
lunch65 minCurried Tempeh and Roasted Cauliflower Meal Prep Bowls with Coconut-Turmeric Rice
Sheet-pan curried tempeh and cauliflower over coconut-turmeric brown rice, finished with a lime-cilantro drizzle. Four vegan meal prep bowls that reheat well.
side40 minKerala Style Avial with Coconut, Cumin and Curry Leaves
A Kerala style avial with vegetables steamed in their own moisture, a coarse coconut-cumin paste and coconut yogurt stirred in off the heat for tang.
dinner45 minCreamy Coconut Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry
Butternut squash and chickpeas simmer in one skillet with coconut milk, ginger and garam masala. Spinach and lime go in at the end. Ready in about 45 minutes.
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