Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Food Recipes
Indian Palak Paneer with Ricotta
If you don't have a source for Indian paneer cheese in your city, you can still enjoy palak paneer - Indian spinach and cheese - made with ricotta instead, as in this vegetarian Indian dish.
Chana Masala (Spicy Chickpeas) with Spinach
Chana masala with spinach is a variation of a traditional and popular Indian dish.
Indian Cauliflower Curry Recipe
A combination of Indian spices transforms this simple vegetable dish into a delight for the senses. This authentic Indian curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Roasted Red Pepper Relish
Roasted Red Pepper Relish
Indian Spiced Couscous Soup
Indian Spiced Couscous Soup - a quick and easy vegetarian and vegan Indian food recipe with a bit of spicy kick!
Tomato Marinara Curry
Who said marinara had to be Italian? This Indian-fusion recipe is heartier than most marinara sauces, so it can be served over rice, grains or pasta. Feel free to toss in some extra veggies such as eggplant, sauteed celery or diced carrots as well.
Fried paneer pakora
Ah fried cheese, is there anything more indulgent? Fried Indian paneer cheese, battered and fried like a traditional Indian pakora is absolutely delicious. Enjoy them as is, with a chutney or barbecue sauce.
Coconut curried lentils
Inspired by more traditional Indian vegetarian curried lentils or dahl, this simple homemade lentil dish adds coconut milk for a deeply flavorful meal. Serve your curried lentils with rice or another whole grain.
Low-fat baked samosas with mint
If you like samosas, try this low-fat baked version, made with fresh mint, mashed potatoes and peas. They're vegetarian and vegan and go great with just about any other Indian food recipes to make a complete meal.
Madras curry vegetable soup recipe
A homemade vegetarian and vegan Indian coconut curried soup recipe spiced with Madras curry powder, which has a unique and rich taste distinct from other curry blends.
Vegetarian Yellow Lentil Dhal Recipe
A healthy vegetarian Indian food recipe. Mung dal, or Indian-flavored yellow lentils, are a traditional vegetarian Indian recipe. This easy version simmers the dal in vegetable broth, turmeric and cayenne for a spicy vegetarian Indian side dish.
Easy Indian basmati rice recipe
Restaurant-style Indian-flavored basmati rice recipe. Vegetarians and vegans can pair this simple rice dish with Indian-spiced lentils for a basic meal.
Coconut Curried Vegetables
Coconut Curried Vegetables
Quick and easy vegetarian broccoli and potato curry recipe
A quick and easy curry recipe using broccoli and potatoes cooked in an Indian-spiced tomato sauce mixture with garam masala, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper. This simple and healthy side dish is both vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
Vegetarian Gobhi Methi (Fenugreek spiced cauliflower)
This vegetarian Indian recipe for gobhi methi is cooked cauliflower flavored generously with fenugreek and traditional Indian spices. Vegetarian Indian recipes are really all about the spices, so be sure you have plenty on hand. Serve with rice or chapatis.
Quick and Easy Curried Indian Chickpeas
This vegetarian and vegan recipe for Indian chickpea curry uses prepared and canned ingredients so you can whip it up in a hurry - it really is a very quick and easy recipe. Even though it uses canned ingredients, you add lots of spices to give it a real Indian flavor.
Quick curried potatoes and spinach
Quick curried potatoes and spinach
Indian Naan Bread
Usually, most vegetarian Indian recipes are served with rice or bread. This vegetarian Indian recipe for naan (flat bread) can be used to scoop up your veggies or can just be eaten on its own.
Spicy Indian Potatoes with Chilies
Spicy Indian Potatoes with Chilies. This is an easy vegetarian and vegan Indian food dish that really packs the heat. If you like your Indian food spicy, add a couple extra chilies, or cut back to reduce the spice a bit.
Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe
Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe. Dhal, sometimes spelled dahl or dal, is a staple of Indian vegetarian cuisine. This easy recipe is for a basic vegetarian and vegan yellow split-pea dhal. Serve with rice, or, add extra liquid to make a more soup-like dhal.
Masala Dhal - Yellow and Red Lentils
Indian vegetarian dhal is a must to serve with any vegetarian Indian meal, along with rice, of course! This recipe for dhal - lentils - uses red and yellow lentils for a fund combination. Make sure you have plenty of Indian spices on hand when you make this vegetarian and vegan dhal recipe.
Indian Fried Okra - Kurkuri Bhindi
I think okra is one of those foods most people either love or hate. Having spent some time living in and eating my way through the southern states in the US, I'm definitely an okra lover! This vegetarian Indian recipe is a traditional way to fry up some okra. Serve with rice.
Yellow Indian Rice - Peas Pulao
You may have had this yellow Indian rice while enjoying a vegetarian Indian meal at an Indian restaurant. This popular dish is tasty on its own, or served topped with dhal or subji.
Cucumber Lassi
Lassi is a traditional Indian yogurt drink. This vegetarian cucumber lassi recipe can be made vegan by using a soy vegan yogurt.
Chana Masala (Spicy Chickpeas) with Spinach
Chana masala with spinach is a vegetarian variation of a traditional and popular Indian food dish. If you don't have all the spices on hand, its ok to omit one of them without too much trouble, but don't omit more than two or you will have a completely different (and bland!) dish on your hands. For a heartier variation, toss in some tofu with...
Palak Ki Daal (Indian Lentils and Spinach)
A traditional vegetarian dhal recipe calling for muung dahl (yellow lentils), chilie, ghee and turmeric. Very flavorful!
Broccoli and Tofu in Garlic Sauce
Anoyher easy Indian recipe - broccoli and tofu in garlic sauce is a vegan and vegetarian Indian-inspired entree that is easy to prepare.
Crockpot Indian Vegetable Curry
Crock pot vegetable curry is a one-pot meal that you can prepare in the morning and will fill your home with the aroma of Indian spices all day long. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. Serve over rice if desired.
Tomatoes Stuffed with Indian Spiced Vegetables
A spicy vegetarian and vegan Indian food recipe that can be prepared in advance and heated when you're ready to eat.
Vegetarian Spiced Dhal with Tomatoes
Another vegetarian Indian food recipe for a flavorful and spicey dhal with fresh tomatoes.
Easy Vegetarian Rajma (Curried Kidney Beans)
As far as Indian vegetarian recipes go, this one is really quite simple and easy to make. There is also no ghee in this recipe, making it both vegetarian and vegan. Rajma is a vegetarian Indian dish best served over rice. You can also add in some chopped vegetables for a fuller dish.
Orange or red lentils with tomato (Masoor Dal)
ORANGE SPLIT LENTILS WITH TOMATOES AND CILANTRO (Tomato Dhoney Pata Diye Masoor Dal)
Indian palak matar recipe
Indian palak matar (or matar palak, if you prefer) is a flavorful vegetarian and vegan Indian vegetable dish of spinach and peas.
Vegetarian vegetable pakoras
Pakoras are little Indian fried snacks. This vegetarian and vegan recipe uses potatoes, chilies and cauliflower.
Vegetarian Cauliflower and Potato Curry Recipe
Vegetarian cauliflower and potato curry, also called Indian aloo gobi is a popular vegetarian Indian curry dish. This is an easy version, but make sure you have all the Indian spices on hand before you try this recipe.
Raw Food Cilantro Mint Chutney
This Indian food chutney recipe is quick and easy, with all of the benefits of a raw food diet. Use this chutney recipe as a condiment with many meals and bring the taste of India to your table.
Indian Cauliflower Curry Recipe
A combination of Indian spices transforms this simple vegetable dish into a delight for the senses. This authentic Indian curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Turmeric Tea Recipe
Yogi Bhajan, founder of the Yogi Tea brand, recommends this hot turmeric and almond oil tea for joint and bone health. Putting oil in tea may seem strange at first, but I promise the result is heavenly, just be sure to use almond oil and not a substitute!
Vegetarian "Chicken" Masala
Vegetarian "Chicken" Masala
Tandoori tofu recipe
Tofu marinates in tandoori spices and is grilled until crispy in this vegetarian grilled tofu recipe.
Raw Curried Cabbage Salad
This is an unusual twist to the traditional coleslaw recipe. Cabbage is mixed with curry and other spices for a vegetarian and vegan salad. This recipe is also a raw, living foods recipe.
Vegan naan recipe
Vegan naan recipe
Indian vegetarian vegetables
Mixed Indian vegetarian vegetable dish, called subji or sabzi.
Grilled paneer cheese in tandoori seasoning
Indian paneer cheese works well on your indoor or outdoor grill, as it chars lightly instead of melting away like other cheeses. In this Indian tandoori-inspired recipe, paneer cheese is coated in a yogurt sauce, smothered in tandoori spices, and grilled on skewers just until lightly charred. Serve it up with extra sauce. Yum!
Raw Food Cardamom Lassi
Raw food meets the taste of India with this recipe for a Raw Food Cardamom Lassi. This simple, quick raw food diet creation is sure to make your mouth water, as it is supposed to!